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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.14, 328.62 and 187.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.14, 328.62 and 187.41 is: 279.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.14 : 328.62 = 187.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.14/328.62 = 187.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.14x = 328.62 × 187.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.14x = 61,588.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,588.61/220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.77

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