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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.51, 306.87 and 135.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.51, 306.87 and 135.15 is: 186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.51 : 306.87 = 135.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.51/306.87 = 135.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.51x = 306.87 × 135.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.51x = 41,473.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,473.48/222.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.39

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