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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.16, 332.78 and 125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.16, 332.78 and 125.76 is: 188.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.16 : 332.78 = 125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.16/332.78 = 125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.16x = 332.78 × 125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.16x = 41,850.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,850.41/222.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.38

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