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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.79, 333.78 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.79, 333.78 and 131.44 is: 196.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.79 : 333.78 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.79/333.78 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.79x = 333.78 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.79x = 43,871.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,871.70/222.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.92

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