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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.77, 305.97 and 134.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.77, 305.97 and 134.41 is: 185.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.77 : 305.97 = 134.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.77/305.97 = 134.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.77x = 305.97 × 134.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.77x = 41,125.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,125.43/221.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.44

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