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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.45, 306.31 and 194.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.45, 306.31 and 194.43 is: 267.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.45 : 306.31 = 194.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.45/306.31 = 194.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.45x = 306.31 × 194.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.45x = 59,555.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,555.85/222.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.73

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