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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.88, 307.59 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.88, 307.59 and 135.54 is: 187.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.88 : 307.59 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.88/307.59 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.88x = 307.59 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.88x = 41,690.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,690.75/222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.05

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