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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.92, 306.33 and 134.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.92, 306.33 and 134.59 is: 185.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.92 : 306.33 = 134.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.92/306.33 = 134.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.92x = 306.33 × 134.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.92x = 41,228.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,228.95/221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.78

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