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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 334 and 187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 334 and 187.76 is: 282.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 334 = 187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/334 = 187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 334 × 187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 62,711.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,711.84/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.79

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