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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.70, 333.63 and 126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.70, 333.63 and 126.22 is: 189.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.70 : 333.63 = 126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.70/333.63 = 126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.70x = 333.63 × 126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.70x = 42,110.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,110.78/222.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.09

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