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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.91, 307.64 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.91, 307.64 and 135.54 is: 187.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.91 : 307.64 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.91/307.64 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.91x = 307.64 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.91x = 41,697.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,697.53/222.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.06

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