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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.56, 307.12 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.56, 307.12 and 135.28 is: 186.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.56 : 307.12 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.56/307.12 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.56x = 307.12 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.56x = 41,547.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,547.19/222.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.68

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