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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.71, 334.67 and 194.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.71, 334.67 and 194.49 is: 292.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.71 : 334.67 = 194.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.71/334.67 = 194.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.71x = 334.67 × 194.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.71x = 65,089.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,089.00/222.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.27

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