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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.98, 334.74 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.98, 334.74 and 186.54 is: 280.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.98 : 334.74 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.98/334.74 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.98x = 334.74 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.98x = 62,442.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,442.40/222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.04

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