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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.68, 305.38 and 187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.68, 305.38 and 187.88 is: 259.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.68 : 305.38 = 187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.68/305.38 = 187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.68x = 305.38 × 187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.68x = 57,374.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,374.79/220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.99

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