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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.91, 338.05 and 187.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.91, 338.05 and 187.03 is: 279.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.91 : 338.05 = 187.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.91/338.05 = 187.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.91x = 338.05 × 187.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.91x = 63,225.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,225.49/225.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.87

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