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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.02, 333.09 and 124.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.02, 333.09 and 124.41 is: 186.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.02 : 333.09 = 124.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.02/333.09 = 124.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.02x = 333.09 × 124.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.02x = 41,439.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,439.73/222.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.65

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