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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.56, 334.89 and 187.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.56, 334.89 and 187.29 is: 280.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.56 : 334.89 = 187.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.56/334.89 = 187.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.56x = 334.89 × 187.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.56x = 62,721.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,721.55/223.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.56

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