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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.48, 305.28 and 186.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.48, 305.28 and 186.86 is: 257.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.48 : 305.28 = 186.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.48/305.28 = 186.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.48x = 305.28 × 186.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.48x = 57,044.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,044.62/221.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.56

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