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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.81, 332.87 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.81, 332.87 and 194.04 is: 289.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.81 : 332.87 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.81/332.87 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.81x = 332.87 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.81x = 64,589.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,589.12/222.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.88

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