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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.24, 306.70 and 134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.24, 306.70 and 134.92 is: 186.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.24 : 306.70 = 134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.24/306.70 = 134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.24x = 306.70 × 134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.24x = 41,379.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,379.96/222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.19

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