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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.43, 338.81 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.43, 338.81 and 187.16 is: 281.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.43 : 338.81 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.43/338.81 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.43x = 338.81 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.43x = 63,411.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,411.68/225.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.29

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