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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.62, 334.30 and 186.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.62, 334.30 and 186.02 is: 279.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.62 : 334.30 = 186.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.62/334.30 = 186.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.62x = 334.30 × 186.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.62x = 62,186.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,186.49/222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.34

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