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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.40, 333.45 and 140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.40, 333.45 and 140.19 is: 210.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.40 : 333.45 = 140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.40/333.45 = 140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.40x = 333.45 × 140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.40x = 46,745.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,745.11/222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.18

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