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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.88, 306.14 and 134.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.88, 306.14 and 134.55 is: 185.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.88 : 306.14 = 134.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.88/306.14 = 134.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.88x = 306.14 × 134.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.88x = 41,190.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,190.46/221.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.64

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