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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.49, 333.49 and 124.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.49, 333.49 and 124.98 is: 187.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.49 : 333.49 = 124.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.49/333.49 = 124.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.49x = 333.49 × 124.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.49x = 41,679.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,679.58/222.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.33

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