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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.64, 305.78 and 134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.64, 305.78 and 134.30 is: 185.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.64 : 305.78 = 134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.64/305.78 = 134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.64x = 305.78 × 134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.64x = 41,066.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,066.25/221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.28

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