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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.12, 331.48 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.12, 331.48 and 186.80 is: 280.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.12 : 331.48 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.12/331.48 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.12x = 331.48 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.12x = 61,920.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,920.46/221.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.03

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