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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.14, 306.92 and 209.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.14, 306.92 and 209.99 is: 290.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.14 : 306.92 = 209.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.14/306.92 = 209.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.14x = 306.92 × 209.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.14x = 64,450.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,450.13/222.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.13

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