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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.85, 333.87 and 194.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.85, 333.87 and 194.05 is: 290.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.85 : 333.87 = 194.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.85/333.87 = 194.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.85x = 333.87 × 194.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.85x = 64,787.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,787.47/222.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.72

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