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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.89, 334.95 and 194.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.89, 334.95 and 194.68 is: 292.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.89 : 334.95 = 194.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.89/334.95 = 194.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.89x = 334.95 × 194.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.89x = 65,207.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,207.23/222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.55

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