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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.04, 332.70 and 188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.04, 332.70 and 188.20 is: 281.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.04 : 332.70 = 188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.04/332.70 = 188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.04x = 332.70 × 188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.04x = 62,614.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,614.14/222.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.99

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