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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.73, 331.50 and 187.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.73, 331.50 and 187.87 is: 280.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.73 : 331.50 = 187.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.73/331.50 = 187.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.73x = 331.50 × 187.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.73x = 62,278.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,278.91/221.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.88

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