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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.92, 334.19 and 85.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.92, 334.19 and 85.86 is: 128.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.92 : 334.19 = 85.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.92/334.19 = 85.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.92x = 334.19 × 85.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.92x = 28,693.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,693.12/222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.72

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