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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.97, 306.35 and 134.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.97, 306.35 and 134.63 is: 185.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.97 : 306.35 = 134.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.97/306.35 = 134.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.97x = 306.35 × 134.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.97x = 41,241.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,241.70/221.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.80

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