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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.11, 336.36 and 187.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.11, 336.36 and 187.77 is: 281.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.11 : 336.36 = 187.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.11/336.36 = 187.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.11x = 336.36 × 187.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.11x = 63,157.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,157.38/224.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.82

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