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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.17, 306.66 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.17, 306.66 and 134.82 is: 186.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.17 : 306.66 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.17/306.66 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.17x = 306.66 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.17x = 41,343.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,343.90/222.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.10

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