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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.46, 333.40 and 194.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.46, 333.40 and 194.97 is: 292.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.46 : 333.40 = 194.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.46/333.40 = 194.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.46x = 333.40 × 194.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.46x = 65,003.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,003.00/222.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.20

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