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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.19, 333.42 and 140.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.19, 333.42 and 140.74 is: 211.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.19 : 333.42 = 140.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.19/333.42 = 140.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.19x = 333.42 × 140.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.19x = 46,925.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,925.53/222.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.20

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