Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.82, 335.93 and 187.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 223.82, 335.93 and 187.48 is: 281.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223.82 : 335.93 = 187.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223.82/335.93 = 187.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223.82x = 335.93 × 187.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223.82x = 62,980.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,980.16/223.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281.39
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