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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.43, 303.67 and 182.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.43, 303.67 and 182.86 is: 251.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.43 : 303.67 = 182.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.43/303.67 = 182.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.43x = 303.67 × 182.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.43x = 55,529.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,529.10/220.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.91

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