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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.06, 306.40 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.06, 306.40 and 133.52 is: 184.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.06 : 306.40 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.06/306.40 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.06x = 306.40 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.06x = 40,910.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,910.53/222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.23

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