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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.29, 306.61 and 135.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.29, 306.61 and 135.01 is: 186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.29 : 306.61 = 135.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.29/306.61 = 135.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.29x = 306.61 × 135.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.29x = 41,394.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,394.31/222.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.22

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