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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.66, 331.11 and 186.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.66, 331.11 and 186.82 is: 280.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.66 : 331.11 = 186.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.66/331.11 = 186.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.66x = 331.11 × 186.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.66x = 61,857.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,857.97/220.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.33

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