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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.54, 332.10 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.54, 332.10 and 187.52 is: 281.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.54 : 332.10 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.54/332.10 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.54x = 332.10 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.54x = 62,273.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,273.73/221.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.10

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