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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.39, 333.59 and 126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.39, 333.59 and 126 is: 189

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.39 : 333.59 = 126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.39/333.59 = 126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.39x = 333.59 × 126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.39x = 42,031.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,031.71/222.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189

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