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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.42, 306.99 and 135.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.42, 306.99 and 135.15 is: 186.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.42 : 306.99 = 135.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.42/306.99 = 135.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.42x = 306.99 × 135.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.42x = 41,489.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,489.70/222.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.54

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