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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.75, 334.40 and 126.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.75, 334.40 and 126.63 is: 190.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.75 : 334.40 = 126.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.75/334.40 = 126.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.75x = 334.40 × 126.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.75x = 42,344.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,344.44/222.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.10

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