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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.26, 307.14 and 189.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.26, 307.14 and 189.05 is: 261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.26 : 307.14 = 189.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.26/307.14 = 189.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.26x = 307.14 × 189.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.26x = 58,064.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,064.82/222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.25

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