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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.63, 333.89 and 83.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.63, 333.89 and 83.79 is: 125.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.63 : 333.89 = 83.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.63/333.89 = 83.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.63x = 333.89 × 83.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.63x = 27,976.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,976.64/222.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.66

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