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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.27, 333.14 and 189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.27, 333.14 and 189.54 is: 284.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.27 : 333.14 = 189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.27/333.14 = 189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.27x = 333.14 × 189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.27x = 63,142.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,142.94/222.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.08

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