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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.95, 334.46 and 126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.95, 334.46 and 126.56 is: 189.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.95 : 334.46 = 126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.95/334.46 = 126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.95x = 334.46 × 126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.95x = 42,330.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,330.41/222.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.86

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