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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.20, 329.96 and 186.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.20, 329.96 and 186.04 is: 278.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.20 : 329.96 = 186.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.20/329.96 = 186.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.20x = 329.96 × 186.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.20x = 61,385.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,385.76/220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.77

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