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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.60, 333.91 and 126.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.60, 333.91 and 126.41 is: 189.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.60 : 333.91 = 126.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.60/333.91 = 126.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.60x = 333.91 × 126.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.60x = 42,207.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,207.89/222.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.62

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