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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.62, 305.86 and 134.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.62, 305.86 and 134.29 is: 185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.62 : 305.86 = 134.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.62/305.86 = 134.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.62x = 305.86 × 134.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.62x = 41,073.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,073.94/221.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.33

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