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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.59, 307.09 and 135.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.59, 307.09 and 135.23 is: 186.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.59 : 307.09 = 135.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.59/307.09 = 135.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.59x = 307.09 × 135.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.59x = 41,527.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,527.78/222.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.57

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