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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.68, 333.68 and 131.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.68, 333.68 and 131.33 is: 196.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.68 : 333.68 = 131.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.68/333.68 = 131.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.68x = 333.68 × 131.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.68x = 43,820.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,820.50/222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.78

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