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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.12, 331.47 and 187.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.12, 331.47 and 187.10 is: 280.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.12 : 331.47 = 187.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.12/331.47 = 187.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.12x = 331.47 × 187.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.12x = 62,018.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,018.04/221.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.47

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