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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.73, 333.82 and 135.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.73, 333.82 and 135.79 is: 203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.73 : 333.82 = 135.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.73/333.82 = 135.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.73x = 333.82 × 135.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.73x = 45,327.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,327.07/222.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.51

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