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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.08, 303.48 and 189.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.08, 303.48 and 189.10 is: 260.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.08 : 303.48 = 189.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.08/303.48 = 189.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.08x = 303.48 × 189.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.08x = 57,388.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,388.07/220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.76

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