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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.50, 306.90 and 135.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.50, 306.90 and 135.11 is: 186.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.50 : 306.90 = 135.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.50/306.90 = 135.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.50x = 306.90 × 135.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.50x = 41,465.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,465.26/222.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.36

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