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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.96, 335.16 and 186.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.96, 335.16 and 186.96 is: 281.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.96 : 335.16 = 186.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.96/335.16 = 186.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.96x = 335.16 × 186.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.96x = 62,661.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,661.51/222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.04

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