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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.58, 307.05 and 134.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.58, 307.05 and 134.05 is: 184.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.58 : 307.05 = 134.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.58/307.05 = 134.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.58x = 307.05 × 134.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.58x = 41,160.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,160.05/222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.92

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