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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.13, 329.49 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.13, 329.49 and 187.32 is: 280.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.13 : 329.49 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.13/329.49 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.13x = 329.49 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.13x = 61,720.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,720.07/220.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.39

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