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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.74, 334.09 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.74, 334.09 and 184.07 is: 276.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.74 : 334.09 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.74/334.09 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.74x = 334.09 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.74x = 61,495.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,495.95/222.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.09

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