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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.38, 304.20 and 183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.38, 304.20 and 183.96 is: 253.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.38 : 304.20 = 183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.38/304.20 = 183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.38x = 304.20 × 183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.38x = 55,960.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,960.63/220.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.93

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