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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.66, 305.94 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.66, 305.94 and 134.31 is: 185.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.66 : 305.94 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.66/305.94 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.66x = 305.94 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.66x = 41,090.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,090.80/221.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.38

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