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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.37, 306.12 and 193.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.37, 306.12 and 193.25 is: 266.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.37 : 306.12 = 193.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.37/306.12 = 193.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.37x = 306.12 × 193.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.37x = 59,157.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,157.69/222.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.03

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