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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.74, 305.91 and 134.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.74, 305.91 and 134.43 is: 185.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.74 : 305.91 = 134.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.74/305.91 = 134.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.74x = 305.91 × 134.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.74x = 41,123.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,123.48/221.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.46

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