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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.93, 334.02 and 188.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.93, 334.02 and 188.74 is: 282.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.93 : 334.02 = 188.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.93/334.02 = 188.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.93x = 334.02 × 188.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.93x = 63,042.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,042.93/222.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.79

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