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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.40, 306.94 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.40, 306.94 and 135.12 is: 186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.40 : 306.94 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.40/306.94 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.40x = 306.94 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.40x = 41,473.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,473.73/222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.48

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