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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.89, 333.80 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.89, 333.80 and 190.20 is: 284.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.89 : 333.80 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.89/333.80 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.89x = 333.80 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.89x = 63,487.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,487.81/222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.85

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