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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.36, 306.78 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.36, 306.78 and 135.04 is: 186.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.36 : 306.78 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.36/306.78 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.36x = 306.78 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.36x = 41,427.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,427.57/222.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.31

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