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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.78, 333.93 and 126.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.78, 333.93 and 126.39 is: 189.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.78 : 333.93 = 126.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.78/333.93 = 126.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.78x = 333.93 × 126.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.78x = 42,205.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,205.41/222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.45

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