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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.03, 330.09 and 186.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.03, 330.09 and 186.10 is: 279.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.03 : 330.09 = 186.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.03/330.09 = 186.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.03x = 330.09 × 186.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.03x = 61,429.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,429.75/220.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.19

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