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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.93, 334.17 and 131.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.93, 334.17 and 131.67 is: 197.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.93 : 334.17 = 131.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.93/334.17 = 131.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.93x = 334.17 × 131.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.93x = 44,000.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,000.16/222.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.37

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