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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.93, 334.40 and 137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.93, 334.40 and 137.25 is: 205.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.93 : 334.40 = 137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.93/334.40 = 137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.93x = 334.40 × 137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.93x = 45,895.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,895.71/222.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.88

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