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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.42, 332.09 and 187.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.42, 332.09 and 187.49 is: 279.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.42 : 332.09 = 187.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.42/332.09 = 187.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.42x = 332.09 × 187.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.42x = 62,264.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,264.15/222.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.93

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