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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.22, 306.82 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.22, 306.82 and 135.04 is: 186.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.22 : 306.82 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.22/306.82 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.22x = 306.82 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.22x = 41,432.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,432.97/222.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.45

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