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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.57, 307.08 and 135.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.57, 307.08 and 135.21 is: 186.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.57 : 307.08 = 135.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.57/307.08 = 135.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.57x = 307.08 × 135.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.57x = 41,520.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,520.29/222.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.55

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