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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.64, 333.62 and 131.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.64, 333.62 and 131.38 is: 196.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.64 : 333.62 = 131.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.64/333.62 = 131.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.64x = 333.62 × 131.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.64x = 43,831.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,831.00/222.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.87

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