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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.72, 306.03 and 134.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.72, 306.03 and 134.45 is: 185.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.72 : 306.03 = 134.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.72/306.03 = 134.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.72x = 306.03 × 134.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.72x = 41,144.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,144.20/221.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.57

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