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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.05, 306.34 and 133.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.05, 306.34 and 133.54 is: 184.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.05 : 306.34 = 133.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.05/306.34 = 133.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.05x = 306.34 × 133.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.05x = 40,907.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,907.54/222.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.22

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