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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.72, 307.27 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.72, 307.27 and 134.20 is: 185.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.72 : 307.27 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.72/307.27 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.72x = 307.27 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.72x = 41,235.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,235.63/222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.15

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