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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.73, 333.64 and 131.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.73, 333.64 and 131.15 is: 196.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.73 : 333.64 = 131.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.73/333.64 = 131.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.73x = 333.64 × 131.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.73x = 43,756.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,756.14/222.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.45

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