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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.08, 306.43 and 134.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.08, 306.43 and 134.74 is: 185.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.08 : 306.43 = 134.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.08/306.43 = 134.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.08x = 306.43 × 134.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.08x = 41,287.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,287.28/222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.91

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