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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.45, 306.96 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.45, 306.96 and 133.94 is: 184.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.45 : 306.96 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.45/306.96 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.45x = 306.96 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.45x = 41,114.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,114.22/222.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.83

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