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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.89, 334.37 and 86.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.89, 334.37 and 86.00 is: 129.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.89 : 334.37 = 86.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.89/334.37 = 86.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.89x = 334.37 × 86.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.89x = 28,754.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,754.36/222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.01

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