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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 305.08 and 186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 305.08 and 186.40 is: 257.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 305.08 = 186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/305.08 = 186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 305.08 × 186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 56,866.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,866.91/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.13

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