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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.38, 306.87 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.38, 306.87 and 133.88 is: 184.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.38 : 306.87 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.38/306.87 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.38x = 306.87 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.38x = 41,082.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,082.99/222.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.74

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