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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.89, 307.62 and 135.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.89, 307.62 and 135.59 is: 187.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.89 : 307.62 = 135.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.89/307.62 = 135.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.89x = 307.62 × 135.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.89x = 41,708.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,708.66/222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.13

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