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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.68, 334.03 and 125.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.68, 334.03 and 125.17 is: 187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.68 : 334.03 = 125.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.68/334.03 = 125.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.68x = 334.03 × 125.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.68x = 41,808.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,808.24/222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.75

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