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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.66, 333.87 and 131.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.66, 333.87 and 131.53 is: 197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.66 : 333.87 = 131.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.66/333.87 = 131.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.66x = 333.87 × 131.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.66x = 43,913.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,913.92/222.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.22

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