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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.60, 305.81 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.60, 305.81 and 134.22 is: 185.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.60 : 305.81 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.60/305.81 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.60x = 305.81 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.60x = 41,045.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,045.60/221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.23

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