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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.78, 334.29 and 94.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.78, 334.29 and 94.50 is: 141.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.78 : 334.29 = 94.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.78/334.29 = 94.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.78x = 334.29 × 94.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.78x = 31,590.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,590.41/222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.80

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