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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.70, 332.03 and 186.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.70, 332.03 and 186.83 is: 279.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.70 : 332.03 = 186.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.70/332.03 = 186.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.70x = 332.03 × 186.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.70x = 62,033.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,033.16/221.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.81

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