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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.04, 306.14 and 188.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.04, 306.14 and 188.78 is: 260.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.04 : 306.14 = 188.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.04/306.14 = 188.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.04x = 306.14 × 188.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.04x = 57,793.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,793.11/222.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.28

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