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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.19, 306.55 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.19, 306.55 and 134.80 is: 185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.19 : 306.55 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.19/306.55 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.19x = 306.55 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.19x = 41,322.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,322.94/222.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.98

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