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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.59, 333.89 and 191.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.59, 333.89 and 191.55 is: 287.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.59 : 333.89 = 191.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.59/333.89 = 191.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.59x = 333.89 × 191.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.59x = 63,955.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,955.67/222.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.33

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