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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.30, 306.78 and 134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.30, 306.78 and 134.96 is: 186.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.30 : 306.78 = 134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.30/306.78 = 134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.30x = 306.78 × 134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.30x = 41,401.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,401.49/222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.24

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