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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.68, 334.06 and 85.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.68, 334.06 and 85.73 is: 128.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.68 : 334.06 = 85.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.68/334.06 = 85.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.68x = 334.06 × 85.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.68x = 28,637.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,637.08/222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.60

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