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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.44, 306.70 and 187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.44, 306.70 and 187.60 is: 258.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.44 : 306.70 = 187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.44/306.70 = 187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.44x = 306.70 × 187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.44x = 57,536.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,536.92/222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.66

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