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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.08, 305.79 and 194.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.08, 305.79 and 194.29 is: 267.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.08 : 305.79 = 194.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.08/305.79 = 194.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.08x = 305.79 × 194.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.08x = 59,411.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,411.94/222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.52

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