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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.41, 306.98 and 135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.41, 306.98 and 135.06 is: 186.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.41 : 306.98 = 135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.41/306.98 = 135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.41x = 306.98 × 135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.41x = 41,460.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,460.72/222.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.42

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