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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.90, 333.45 and 192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.90, 333.45 and 192.80 is: 288.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.90 : 333.45 = 192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.90/333.45 = 192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.90x = 333.45 × 192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.90x = 64,289.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,289.16/222.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.42

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