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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.90, 307.33 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.90, 307.33 and 193.38 is: 266.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.90 : 307.33 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.90/307.33 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.90x = 307.33 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.90x = 59,431.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,431.48/222.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.63

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