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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.76, 333.89 and 85.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.76, 333.89 and 85.73 is: 128.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.76 : 333.89 = 85.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.76/333.89 = 85.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.76x = 333.89 × 85.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.76x = 28,623.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,623.96/222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.50

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