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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.37, 306.89 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.37, 306.89 and 135.04 is: 186.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.37 : 306.89 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.37/306.89 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.37x = 306.89 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.37x = 41,440.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,440.22/222.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.36

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