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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.65, 333.44 and 126.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.65, 333.44 and 126.17 is: 188.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.65 : 333.44 = 126.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.65/333.44 = 126.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.65x = 333.44 × 126.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.65x = 42,069.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,069.49/222.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.95

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