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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.82, 307.38 and 135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.82, 307.38 and 135.34 is: 186.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.82 : 307.38 = 135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.82/307.38 = 135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.82x = 307.38 × 135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.82x = 41,600.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,600.81/222.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.70

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