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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.86, 331.80 and 184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.86, 331.80 and 184.96 is: 276.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.86 : 331.80 = 184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.86/331.80 = 184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.86x = 331.80 × 184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.86x = 61,369.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,369.73/221.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.61

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