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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.40, 333.71 and 131.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.40, 333.71 and 131.27 is: 196.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.40 : 333.71 = 131.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.40/333.71 = 131.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.40x = 333.71 × 131.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.40x = 43,805.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,805.46/222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.97

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