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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.14, 304.73 and 187.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.14, 304.73 and 187.84 is: 258.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.14 : 304.73 = 187.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.14/304.73 = 187.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.14x = 304.73 × 187.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.14x = 57,240.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,240.63/221.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.84

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