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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.65, 304.51 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.65, 304.51 and 183.74 is: 253.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.65 : 304.51 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.65/304.51 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.65x = 304.51 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.65x = 55,951.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,951.60/220.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.58

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