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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.20, 306.72 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.20, 306.72 and 134.91 is: 186.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.20 : 306.72 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.20/306.72 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.20x = 306.72 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.20x = 41,379.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,379.60/222.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.23

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