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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.79, 333.84 and 190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.79, 333.84 and 190.60 is: 285.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.79 : 333.84 = 190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.79/333.84 = 190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.79x = 333.84 × 190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.79x = 63,629.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,629.90/222.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.60

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