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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.51, 307.06 and 134.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.51, 307.06 and 134.05 is: 184.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.51 : 307.06 = 134.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.51/307.06 = 134.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.51x = 307.06 × 134.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.51x = 41,159.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,159.19/222.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.98

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