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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.50, 333.37 and 131.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.50, 333.37 and 131.07 is: 196.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.50 : 333.37 = 131.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.50/333.37 = 131.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.50x = 333.37 × 131.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.50x = 43,693.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,693.61/222.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.38

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