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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.86, 333.56 and 196.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.86, 333.56 and 196.14 is: 293.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.86 : 333.56 = 196.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.86/333.56 = 196.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.86x = 333.56 × 196.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.86x = 65,424.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,424.46/222.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.57

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