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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.20, 331.78 and 186.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.20, 331.78 and 186.90 is: 280.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.20 : 331.78 = 186.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.20/331.78 = 186.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.20x = 331.78 × 186.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.20x = 62,009.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,009.68/221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.33

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