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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.27, 309.43 and 187.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.27, 309.43 and 187.37 is: 258.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.27 : 309.43 = 187.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.27/309.43 = 187.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.27x = 309.43 × 187.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.27x = 57,977.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,977.90/224.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.52

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