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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.17, 329.63 and 186.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.17, 329.63 and 186.02 is: 278.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.17 : 329.63 = 186.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.17/329.63 = 186.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.17x = 329.63 × 186.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.17x = 61,315.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,315.19/220.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.49

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