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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.75, 334.03 and 125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.75, 334.03 and 125.39 is: 188.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.75 : 334.03 = 125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.75/334.03 = 125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.75x = 334.03 × 125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.75x = 41,884.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,884.02/222.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.03

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