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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.63, 334.01 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.63, 334.01 and 131.31 is: 197.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.63 : 334.01 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.63/334.01 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.63x = 334.01 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.63x = 43,858.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,858.20/222.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.00

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