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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.90, 334.25 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.90, 334.25 and 131.62 is: 197.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.90 : 334.25 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.90/334.25 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.90x = 334.25 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.90x = 43,993.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,993.99/222.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.37

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