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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.73, 330.01 and 186.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.73, 330.01 and 186.87 is: 279.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.73 : 330.01 = 186.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.73/330.01 = 186.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.73x = 330.01 × 186.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.73x = 61,669.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,669.74/220.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.40

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