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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.23, 304.07 and 186.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.23, 304.07 and 186.93 is: 258.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.23 : 304.07 = 186.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.23/304.07 = 186.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.23x = 304.07 × 186.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.23x = 56,838.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,838.87/220.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.09

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