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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.51, 333 and 195.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.51, 333 and 195.15 is: 292.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.51 : 333 = 195.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.51/333 = 195.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.51x = 333 × 195.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.51x = 64,984.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,984.95/222.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.05

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