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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.18, 333.36 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.18, 333.36 and 186.54 is: 279.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.18 : 333.36 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.18/333.36 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.18x = 333.36 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.18x = 62,184.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,184.97/222.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.89

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