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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.73, 306 and 134.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.73, 306 and 134.42 is: 185.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.73 : 306 = 134.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.73/306 = 134.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.73x = 306 × 134.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.73x = 41,130.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,130.99/221.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.50

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