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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.03, 305.73 and 187.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.03, 305.73 and 187.11 is: 257.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.03 : 305.73 = 187.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.03/305.73 = 187.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.03x = 305.73 × 187.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.03x = 57,205.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,205.14/222.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.65

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