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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.78, 333.66 and 125.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.78, 333.66 and 125.13 is: 187.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.78 : 333.66 = 125.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.78/333.66 = 125.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.78x = 333.66 × 125.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.78x = 41,750.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,750.88/222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.41

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