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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.82, 306.10 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.82, 306.10 and 134.46 is: 185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.82 : 306.10 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.82/306.10 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.82x = 306.10 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.82x = 41,158.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,158.21/221.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.55

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