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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.98, 334.46 and 125.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.98, 334.46 and 125.42 is: 188.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.98 : 334.46 = 125.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.98/334.46 = 125.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.98x = 334.46 × 125.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.98x = 41,946.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,946.61/222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.12

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