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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.26, 333.17 and 124.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.26, 333.17 and 124.81 is: 187.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.26 : 333.17 = 124.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.26/333.17 = 124.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.26x = 333.17 × 124.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.26x = 41,582.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,582.66/222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.09

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