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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.60, 305.82 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.60, 305.82 and 134.28 is: 185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.60 : 305.82 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.60/305.82 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.60x = 305.82 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.60x = 41,065.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,065.51/221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.31

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