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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.61, 333.43 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.61, 333.43 and 183.66 is: 275.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.61 : 333.43 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.61/333.43 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.61x = 333.43 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.61x = 61,236.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,236.09/222.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.08

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