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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.77, 307.46 and 135.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.77, 307.46 and 135.49 is: 187.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.77 : 307.46 = 135.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.77/307.46 = 135.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.77x = 307.46 × 135.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.77x = 41,657.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,657.76/222.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.00

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