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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.06, 306.45 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.06, 306.45 and 133.56 is: 184.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.06 : 306.45 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.06/306.45 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.06x = 306.45 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.06x = 40,929.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,929.46/222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.32

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