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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.15, 306.45 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.15, 306.45 and 134.76 is: 185.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.15 : 306.45 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.15/306.45 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.15x = 306.45 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.15x = 41,297.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,297.20/222.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.90

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