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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.38, 330.96 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.38, 330.96 and 186.54 is: 280.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.38 : 330.96 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.38/330.96 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.38x = 330.96 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.38x = 61,737.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,737.28/220.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.14

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