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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 306.08 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 306.08 and 134.48 is: 185.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 306.08 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/306.08 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 306.08 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 41,161.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,161.64/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.61

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