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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.50, 307.05 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.50, 307.05 and 135.20 is: 186.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.50 : 307.05 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.50/307.05 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.50x = 307.05 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.50x = 41,513.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,513.16/222.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.58

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