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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.71, 305.99 and 134.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.71, 305.99 and 134.41 is: 185.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.71 : 305.99 = 134.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.71/305.99 = 134.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.71x = 305.99 × 134.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.71x = 41,128.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,128.12/221.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.50

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