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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.43, 306.87 and 135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.43, 306.87 and 135.10 is: 186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.43 : 306.87 = 135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.43/306.87 = 135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.43x = 306.87 × 135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.43x = 41,458.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,458.14/222.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.39

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