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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.38, 333.60 and 126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.38, 333.60 and 126.14 is: 189.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.38 : 333.60 = 126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.38/333.60 = 126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.38x = 333.60 × 126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.38x = 42,080.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,080.30/222.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.23

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