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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.12, 333.28 and 131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.12, 333.28 and 131 is: 196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.12 : 333.28 = 131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.12/333.28 = 131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.12x = 333.28 × 131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.12x = 43,659.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,659.68/222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.56

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