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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 306.36 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222, 306.36 and 134.68 is: 185.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 306.36 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/306.36 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 306.36 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 41,260.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,260.56/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.86

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