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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.93, 334.06 and 131.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.93, 334.06 and 131.45 is: 196.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.93 : 334.06 = 131.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.93/334.06 = 131.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.93x = 334.06 × 131.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.93x = 43,910.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,910.19/222.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.97

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