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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.26, 303.27 and 187.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.26, 303.27 and 187.00 is: 257.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.26 : 303.27 = 187.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.26/303.27 = 187.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.26x = 303.27 × 187.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.26x = 56,712.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,712.07/220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.47

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