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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.53, 333.88 and 131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.53, 333.88 and 131.26 is: 196.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.53 : 333.88 = 131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.53/333.88 = 131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.53x = 333.88 × 131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.53x = 43,823.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,823.42/222.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.93

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