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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.85, 334.41 and 125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.85, 334.41 and 125.56 is: 188.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.85 : 334.41 = 125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.85/334.41 = 125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.85x = 334.41 × 125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.85x = 41,988.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,988.52/222.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.42

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