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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.28, 338.28 and 187.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.28, 338.28 and 187.12 is: 280.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.28 : 338.28 = 187.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.28/338.28 = 187.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.28x = 338.28 × 187.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.28x = 63,298.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,298.95/225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.98

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