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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.53, 307.15 and 135.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.53, 307.15 and 135.19 is: 186.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.53 : 307.15 = 135.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.53/307.15 = 135.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.53x = 307.15 × 135.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.53x = 41,522.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,522.50/222.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.59

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