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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.09, 330.86 and 184.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.09, 330.86 and 184.09 is: 276.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.09 : 330.86 = 184.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.09/330.86 = 184.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.09x = 330.86 × 184.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.09x = 60,907.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,907.10/220.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.74

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