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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.93, 334.88 and 188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.93, 334.88 and 188.76 is: 283.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.93 : 334.88 = 188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.93/334.88 = 188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.93x = 334.88 × 188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.93x = 63,211.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,211.01/222.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.55

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