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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.92, 307.49 and 188.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.92, 307.49 and 188.18 is: 259.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.92 : 307.49 = 188.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.92/307.49 = 188.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.92x = 307.49 × 188.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.92x = 57,860.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,860.99/222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.57

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