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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.06, 332.66 and 191.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.06, 332.66 and 191.40 is: 286.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.06 : 332.66 = 191.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.06/332.66 = 191.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.06x = 332.66 × 191.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.06x = 63,671.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,671.12/222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.73

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