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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.30, 333.19 and 187.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.30, 333.19 and 187.30 is: 279.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.30 : 333.19 = 187.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.30/333.19 = 187.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.30x = 333.19 × 187.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.30x = 62,406.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,406.49/223.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.47

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