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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.88, 332.08 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.88, 332.08 and 187.68 is: 280.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.88 : 332.08 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.88/332.08 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.88x = 332.08 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.88x = 62,324.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,324.77/221.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.89

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