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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.78, 307.27 and 193.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.78, 307.27 and 193.22 is: 266.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.78 : 307.27 = 193.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.78/307.27 = 193.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.78x = 307.27 × 193.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.78x = 59,370.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,370.71/222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.50

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