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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.12, 333.51 and 189.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.12, 333.51 and 189.57 is: 284.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.12 : 333.51 = 189.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.12/333.51 = 189.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.12x = 333.51 × 189.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.12x = 63,223.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,223.49/222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.64

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