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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.67, 307.14 and 135.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.67, 307.14 and 135.25 is: 186.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.67 : 307.14 = 135.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.67/307.14 = 135.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.67x = 307.14 × 135.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.67x = 41,540.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,540.69/222.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.56

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