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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.62, 307.03 and 187.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.62, 307.03 and 187.73 is: 258.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.62 : 307.03 = 187.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.62/307.03 = 187.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.62x = 307.03 × 187.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.62x = 57,638.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,638.74/222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.91

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