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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.69, 305.83 and 134.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.69, 305.83 and 134.35 is: 185.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.69 : 305.83 = 134.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.69/305.83 = 134.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.69x = 305.83 × 134.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.69x = 41,088.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,088.26/221.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.34

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