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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.84, 305.99 and 134.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.84, 305.99 and 134.56 is: 185.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.84 : 305.99 = 134.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.84/305.99 = 134.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.84x = 305.99 × 134.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.84x = 41,172.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,172.48/221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.60

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