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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.03, 332.82 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.03, 332.82 and 125.64 is: 188.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.03 : 332.82 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.03/332.82 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.03x = 332.82 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.03x = 41,815.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,815.50/222.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.33

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