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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.31, 306.87 and 134.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.31, 306.87 and 134.97 is: 186.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.31 : 306.87 = 134.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.31/306.87 = 134.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.31x = 306.87 × 134.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.31x = 41,418.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,418.24/222.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.31

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