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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.12, 333.19 and 75.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.12, 333.19 and 75.86 is: 113.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.12 : 333.19 = 75.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.12/333.19 = 75.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.12x = 333.19 × 75.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.12x = 25,276.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,276.68/222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.80

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