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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 306.20 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222, 306.20 and 133.50 is: 184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 306.20 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/306.20 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 306.20 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 40,877.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,877.70/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.13

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