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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.08, 329.82 and 189.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.08, 329.82 and 189.11 is: 283.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.08 : 329.82 = 189.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.08/329.82 = 189.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.08x = 329.82 × 189.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.08x = 62,370.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,370.61/220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.40

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