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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.98, 307.64 and 134.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.98, 307.64 and 134.39 is: 185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.98 : 307.64 = 134.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.98/307.64 = 134.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.98x = 307.64 × 134.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.98x = 41,344.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,344.84/222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.42

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