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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.40, 333.74 and 131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.40, 333.74 and 131.14 is: 196.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.40 : 333.74 = 131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.40/333.74 = 131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.40x = 333.74 × 131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.40x = 43,766.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,766.66/222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.79

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