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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.85, 334.26 and 126.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.85, 334.26 and 126.86 is: 190.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.85 : 334.26 = 126.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.85/334.26 = 126.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.85x = 334.26 × 126.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.85x = 42,405.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,405.06/222.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.29

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