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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.02, 332.76 and 186.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.02, 332.76 and 186.14 is: 278.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.02 : 332.76 = 186.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.02/332.76 = 186.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.02x = 332.76 × 186.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.02x = 61,939.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,939.95/222.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.98

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