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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.24, 306.66 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.24, 306.66 and 134.91 is: 186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.24 : 306.66 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.24/306.66 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.24x = 306.66 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.24x = 41,371.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,371.50/222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.16

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