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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.87, 307.49 and 135.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.87, 307.49 and 135.53 is: 186.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.87 : 307.49 = 135.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.87/307.49 = 135.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.87x = 307.49 × 135.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.87x = 41,671.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,671.90/222.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.98

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