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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.16, 337.90 and 187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.16, 337.90 and 187.76 is: 280.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.16 : 337.90 = 187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.16/337.90 = 187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.16x = 337.90 × 187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.16x = 63,444.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,444.10/226.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.53

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