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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.10, 332.67 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.10, 332.67 and 188.08 is: 281.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.10 : 332.67 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.10/332.67 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.10x = 332.67 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.10x = 62,568.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,568.57/222.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.71

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