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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.90, 307.71 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.90, 307.71 and 187.44 is: 258.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.90 : 307.71 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.90/307.71 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.90x = 307.71 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.90x = 57,677.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,677.16/222.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.76

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