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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.22, 306.58 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.22, 306.58 and 134.91 is: 186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.22 : 306.58 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.22/306.58 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.22x = 306.58 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.22x = 41,360.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,360.71/222.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.13

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