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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.61, 307.17 and 134.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.61, 307.17 and 134.07 is: 185.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.61 : 307.17 = 134.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.61/307.17 = 134.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.61x = 307.17 × 134.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.61x = 41,182.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,182.28/222.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.00

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