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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.27, 306.81 and 133.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.27, 306.81 and 133.85 is: 184.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.27 : 306.81 = 133.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.27/306.81 = 133.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.27x = 306.81 × 133.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.27x = 41,064.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,064.98/222.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.75

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