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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.31, 306.95 and 135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.31, 306.95 and 135.10 is: 186.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.31 : 306.95 = 135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.31/306.95 = 135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.31x = 306.95 × 135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.31x = 41,468.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,468.95/222.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.54

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