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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.95, 304.96 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.95, 304.96 and 184.07 is: 254.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.95 : 304.96 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.95/304.96 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.95x = 304.96 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.95x = 56,133.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,133.99/220.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.06

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