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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.93, 332.52 and 187.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.93, 332.52 and 187.74 is: 281.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.93 : 332.52 = 187.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.93/332.52 = 187.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.93x = 332.52 × 187.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.93x = 62,427.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,427.30/221.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.29

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