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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.28, 333.54 and 188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.28, 333.54 and 188.88 is: 282.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.28 : 333.54 = 188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.28/333.54 = 188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.28x = 333.54 × 188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.28x = 62,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,999.04/223.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.15

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