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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.89, 334.43 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.89, 334.43 and 125.48 is: 188.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.89 : 334.43 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.89/334.43 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.89x = 334.43 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.89x = 41,964.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,964.96/222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.28

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