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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.82, 334.59 and 137.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.82, 334.59 and 137.86 is: 207.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.82 : 334.59 = 137.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.82/334.59 = 137.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.82x = 334.59 × 137.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.82x = 46,126.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,126.58/222.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.01

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