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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.93, 307.53 and 135.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.93, 307.53 and 135.59 is: 187.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.93 : 307.53 = 135.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.93/307.53 = 135.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.93x = 307.53 × 135.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.93x = 41,696.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,696.46/222.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.04

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