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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.79, 333.60 and 126.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.79, 333.60 and 126.49 is: 189.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.79 : 333.60 = 126.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.79/333.60 = 126.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.79x = 333.60 × 126.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.79x = 42,197.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,197.06/222.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.40

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