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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.12, 305.75 and 186.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.12, 305.75 and 186.57 is: 257.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.12 : 305.75 = 186.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.12/305.75 = 186.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.12x = 305.75 × 186.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.12x = 57,042.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,042.84/221.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.98

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