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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.98, 333.86 and 131.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.98, 333.86 and 131.45 is: 196.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.98 : 333.86 = 131.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.98/333.86 = 131.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.98x = 333.86 × 131.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.98x = 43,883.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,883.57/222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.81

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