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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.21, 333.05 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.21, 333.05 and 187.92 is: 281.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.21 : 333.05 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.21/333.05 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.21x = 333.05 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.21x = 62,585.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,585.82/222.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.65

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