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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.92, 334.33 and 86.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.92, 334.33 and 86.00 is: 128.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.92 : 334.33 = 86.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.92/334.33 = 86.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.92x = 334.33 × 86.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.92x = 28,750.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,750.49/222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.97

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