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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.95, 333.90 and 131.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.95, 333.90 and 131.47 is: 196.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.95 : 333.90 = 131.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.95/333.90 = 131.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.95x = 333.90 × 131.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.95x = 43,897.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,897.00/222.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.89

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