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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.08, 304.62 and 186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.08, 304.62 and 186.12 is: 256.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.08 : 304.62 = 186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.08/304.62 = 186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.08x = 304.62 × 186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.08x = 56,695.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,695.87/221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.45

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