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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.49, 307.07 and 135.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.49, 307.07 and 135.19 is: 186.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.49 : 307.07 = 135.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.49/307.07 = 135.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.49x = 307.07 × 135.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.49x = 41,512.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,512.79/222.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.58

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