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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.29, 337.11 and 186.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.29, 337.11 and 186.41 is: 278.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.29 : 337.11 = 186.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.29/337.11 = 186.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.29x = 337.11 × 186.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.29x = 62,838.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,838.99/225.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.93

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