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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.06, 306.48 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.06, 306.48 and 134.79 is: 186.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.06 : 306.48 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.06/306.48 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.06x = 306.48 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.06x = 41,310.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,310.44/222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.03

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