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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.91, 307.70 and 199.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.91, 307.70 and 199.56 is: 275.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.91 : 307.70 = 199.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.91/307.70 = 199.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.91x = 307.70 × 199.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.91x = 61,403.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,403.07/222.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.46

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