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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.36, 306.90 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.36, 306.90 and 135 is: 186.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.36 : 306.90 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.36/306.90 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.36x = 306.90 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.36x = 41,431.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,431.50/222.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.33

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