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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.78, 333.30 and 137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.78, 333.30 and 137.94 is: 206.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.78 : 333.30 = 137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.78/333.30 = 137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.78x = 333.30 × 137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.78x = 45,975.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,975.40/222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.37

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