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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.97, 307.59 and 134.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.97, 307.59 and 134.43 is: 185.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.97 : 307.59 = 134.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.97/307.59 = 134.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.97x = 307.59 × 134.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.97x = 41,349.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,349.32/222.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.45

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