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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.71, 305.70 and 134.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.71, 305.70 and 134.35 is: 185.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.71 : 305.70 = 134.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.71/305.70 = 134.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.71x = 305.70 × 134.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.71x = 41,070.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,070.80/221.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.25

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