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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.72, 331.01 and 187.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.72, 331.01 and 187.25 is: 279.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.72 : 331.01 = 187.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.72/331.01 = 187.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.72x = 331.01 × 187.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.72x = 61,979.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,979.03/221.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.54

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