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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.66, 307.26 and 135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.66, 307.26 and 135.39 is: 186.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.66 : 307.26 = 135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.66/307.26 = 135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.66x = 307.26 × 135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.66x = 41,599.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,599.93/222.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.83

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