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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.23, 306.71 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.23, 306.71 and 133.72 is: 184.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.23 : 306.71 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.23/306.71 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.23x = 306.71 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.23x = 41,013.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,013.26/222.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.55

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