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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.11, 332.75 and 140.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.11, 332.75 and 140.78 is: 210.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.11 : 332.75 = 140.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.11/332.75 = 140.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.11x = 332.75 × 140.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.11x = 46,844.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,844.67/222.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.91

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