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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.66, 307.27 and 135.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.66, 307.27 and 135.33 is: 186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.66 : 307.27 = 135.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.66/307.27 = 135.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.66x = 307.27 × 135.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.66x = 41,581.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,581.40/222.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.75

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