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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.05, 307.09 and 194.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.05, 307.09 and 194.37 is: 268.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.05 : 307.09 = 194.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.05/307.09 = 194.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.05x = 307.09 × 194.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.05x = 59,690.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,690.77/222.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.81

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