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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.54, 307.14 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.54, 307.14 and 135.18 is: 186.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.54 : 307.14 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.54/307.14 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.54x = 307.14 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.54x = 41,519.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,519.19/222.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.57

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