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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.84, 334.26 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.84, 334.26 and 187.02 is: 280.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.84 : 334.26 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.84/334.26 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.84x = 334.26 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.84x = 62,513.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,513.31/222.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.53

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