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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.14, 332.51 and 187.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.14, 332.51 and 187.18 is: 280.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.14 : 332.51 = 187.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.14/332.51 = 187.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.14x = 332.51 × 187.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.14x = 62,237.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,237.45/222.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.17

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