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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.17, 333.32 and 124.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.17, 333.32 and 124.83 is: 187.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.17 : 333.32 = 124.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.17/333.32 = 124.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.17x = 333.32 × 124.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.17x = 41,607.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,607.71/222.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.28

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