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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.06, 333.14 and 75.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.06, 333.14 and 75.86 is: 113.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.06 : 333.14 = 75.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.06/333.14 = 75.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.06x = 333.14 × 75.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.06x = 25,272.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,272.45/222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.81

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