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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.48, 307.17 and 189.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.48, 307.17 and 189.18 is: 261.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.48 : 307.17 = 189.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.48/307.17 = 189.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.48x = 307.17 × 189.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.48x = 58,110.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,110.42/222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.19

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