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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.51, 333.73 and 141.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.51, 333.73 and 141.10 is: 211.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.51 : 333.73 = 141.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.51/333.73 = 141.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.51x = 333.73 × 141.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.51x = 47,089.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,089.30/222.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.63

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