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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.82, 334.36 and 126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.82, 334.36 and 126.64 is: 190.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.82 : 334.36 = 126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.82/334.36 = 126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.82x = 334.36 × 126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.82x = 42,343.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,343.35/222.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.03

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