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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.90, 307.49 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.90, 307.49 and 135.60 is: 187.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.90 : 307.49 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.90/307.49 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.90x = 307.49 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.90x = 41,694.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,694.97/222.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.06

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