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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220, 304.40 and 188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220, 304.40 and 188.88 is: 261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220 : 304.40 = 188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220/304.40 = 188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220x = 304.40 × 188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220x = 57,495.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,495.07/220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.34

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