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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.08, 338.33 and 186.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.08, 338.33 and 186.81 is: 280.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.08 : 338.33 = 186.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.08/338.33 = 186.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.08x = 338.33 × 186.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.08x = 63,201.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,201.57/225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.80

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