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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.81, 334.22 and 125.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.81, 334.22 and 125.29 is: 187.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.81 : 334.22 = 125.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.81/334.22 = 125.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.81x = 334.22 × 125.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.81x = 41,873.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,873.80/222.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.94

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