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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.96, 334.60 and 131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.96, 334.60 and 131.84 is: 197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.96 : 334.60 = 131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.96/334.60 = 131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.96x = 334.60 × 131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.96x = 44,113.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,113.66/222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.85

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