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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.55, 333.38 and 131.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.55, 333.38 and 131.02 is: 196.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.55 : 333.38 = 131.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.55/333.38 = 131.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.55x = 333.38 × 131.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.55x = 43,678.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,678.94/222.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.27

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