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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.45, 333.78 and 125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.45, 333.78 and 125.06 is: 187.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.45 : 333.78 = 125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.45/333.78 = 125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.45x = 333.78 × 125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.45x = 41,740.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,740.39/222.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.64

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