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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.13, 333.19 and 77.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.13, 333.19 and 77.86 is: 116.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.13 : 333.19 = 77.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.13/333.19 = 77.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.13x = 333.19 × 77.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.13x = 25,942.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,942.17/222.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.79

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