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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.72, 334.56 and 191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.72, 334.56 and 191.04 is: 286.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.72 : 334.56 = 191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.72/334.56 = 191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.72x = 334.56 × 191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.72x = 63,914.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,914.34/222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.97

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