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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.02, 303.40 and 189.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.02, 303.40 and 189.03 is: 260.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.02 : 303.40 = 189.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.02/303.40 = 189.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.02x = 303.40 × 189.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.02x = 57,352.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,352.01/220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.67

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