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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.19, 306.48 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.19, 306.48 and 134.87 is: 186.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.19 : 306.48 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.19/306.48 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.19x = 306.48 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.19x = 41,333.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,333.93/222.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.03

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