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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.77, 306 and 134.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.77, 306 and 134.47 is: 185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.77 : 306 = 134.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.77/306 = 134.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.77x = 306 × 134.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.77x = 41,147.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,147.82/221.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.54

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