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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.33, 306.70 and 134.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.33, 306.70 and 134.98 is: 186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.33 : 306.70 = 134.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.33/306.70 = 134.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.33x = 306.70 × 134.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.33x = 41,398.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,398.37/222.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.20

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