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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.73, 332.63 and 189.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.73, 332.63 and 189.88 is: 283.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.73 : 332.63 = 189.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.73/332.63 = 189.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.73x = 332.63 × 189.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.73x = 63,159.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,159.78/222.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.57

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