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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.95, 334.34 and 125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.95, 334.34 and 125.34 is: 187.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.95 : 334.34 = 125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.95/334.34 = 125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.95x = 334.34 × 125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.95x = 41,906.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,906.18/222.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.96

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