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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.13, 306.39 and 134.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.13, 306.39 and 134.74 is: 185.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.13 : 306.39 = 134.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.13/306.39 = 134.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.13x = 306.39 × 134.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.13x = 41,282.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,282.99/222.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.85

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