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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.92, 306.36 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.92, 306.36 and 134.68 is: 185.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.92 : 306.36 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.92/306.36 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.92x = 306.36 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.92x = 41,260.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,260.56/221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.93

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