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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.41, 333.69 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.41, 333.69 and 131.13 is: 196.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.41 : 333.69 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.41/333.69 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.41x = 333.69 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.41x = 43,756.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,756.77/222.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.74

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