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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.12, 329.97 and 186.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.12, 329.97 and 186.10 is: 278.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.12 : 329.97 = 186.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.12/329.97 = 186.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.12x = 329.97 × 186.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.12x = 61,407.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,407.29/220.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.98

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