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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.50, 333.34 and 140.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.50, 333.34 and 140.02 is: 209.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.50 : 333.34 = 140.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.50/333.34 = 140.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.50x = 333.34 × 140.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.50x = 46,674.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,674.27/222.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.77

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