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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.84, 307.60 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.84, 307.60 and 135.48 is: 187.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.84 : 307.60 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.84/307.60 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.84x = 307.60 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.84x = 41,673.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,673.65/222.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.01

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