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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.12, 306.58 and 134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.12, 306.58 and 134.84 is: 186.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.12 : 306.58 = 134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.12/306.58 = 134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.12x = 306.58 × 134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.12x = 41,339.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,339.25/222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.11

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