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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.35, 306.84 and 135.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.35, 306.84 and 135.07 is: 186.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.35 : 306.84 = 135.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.35/306.84 = 135.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.35x = 306.84 × 135.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.35x = 41,444.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,444.88/222.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.40

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