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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.68, 334.11 and 131.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.68, 334.11 and 131.42 is: 197.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.68 : 334.11 = 131.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.68/334.11 = 131.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.68x = 334.11 × 131.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.68x = 43,908.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,908.74/222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.18

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