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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.74, 306 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.74, 306 and 134.44 is: 185.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.74 : 306 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.74/306 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.74x = 306 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.74x = 41,138.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,138.64/221.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.53

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