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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.69, 304.56 and 187.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.69, 304.56 and 187.39 is: 258.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.69 : 304.56 = 187.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.69/304.56 = 187.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.69x = 304.56 × 187.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.69x = 57,070.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,070.74/220.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.60

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