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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.05, 332.53 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.05, 332.53 and 189.36 is: 283.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.05 : 332.53 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.05/332.53 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.05x = 332.53 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.05x = 62,966.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,966.22/222.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.57

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