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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.16, 333.08 and 125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.16, 333.08 and 125.92 is: 188.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.16 : 333.08 = 125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.16/333.08 = 125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.16x = 333.08 × 125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.16x = 41,941.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,941.43/222.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.79

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