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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.75, 307.26 and 134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.75, 307.26 and 134.19 is: 185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.75 : 307.26 = 134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.75/307.26 = 134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.75x = 307.26 × 134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.75x = 41,231.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,231.22/222.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.10

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