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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.64, 305.84 and 134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.64, 305.84 and 134.32 is: 185.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.64 : 305.84 = 134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.64/305.84 = 134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.64x = 305.84 × 134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.64x = 41,080.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,080.43/221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.35

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