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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.42, 333.16 and 190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.42, 333.16 and 190.06 is: 284.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.42 : 333.16 = 190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.42/333.16 = 190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.42x = 333.16 × 190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.42x = 63,320.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,320.39/222.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.69

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