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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.11, 332.97 and 125.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.11, 332.97 and 125.86 is: 188.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.11 : 332.97 = 125.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.11/332.97 = 125.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.11x = 332.97 × 125.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.11x = 41,907.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,907.28/222.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.67

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