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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.99, 306.20 and 134.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.99, 306.20 and 134.71 is: 185.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.99 : 306.20 = 134.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.99/306.20 = 134.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.99x = 306.20 × 134.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.99x = 41,247.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,247.77/221.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.81

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