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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.71, 334.07 and 125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.71, 334.07 and 125.15 is: 187.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.71 : 334.07 = 125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.71/334.07 = 125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.71x = 334.07 × 125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.71x = 41,806.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,806.56/222.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.72

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