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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.22, 333.33 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.22, 333.33 and 130.86 is: 196.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.22 : 333.33 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.22/333.33 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.22x = 333.33 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.22x = 43,619.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,619.56/222.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.29

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