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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.85, 334.39 and 125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.85, 334.39 and 125.46 is: 188.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.85 : 334.39 = 125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.85/334.39 = 125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.85x = 334.39 × 125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.85x = 41,952.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,952.57/222.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.25

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