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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.75, 303.82 and 187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.75, 303.82 and 187.94 is: 258.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.75 : 303.82 = 187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.75/303.82 = 187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.75x = 303.82 × 187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.75x = 57,100.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,100.22/220.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.67

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