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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.85, 307.56 and 135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.85, 307.56 and 135.52 is: 187.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.85 : 307.56 = 135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.85/307.56 = 135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.85x = 307.56 × 135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.85x = 41,680.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,680.53/222.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.03

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