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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.08, 330.56 and 189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.08, 330.56 and 189.40 is: 284.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.08 : 330.56 = 189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.08/330.56 = 189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.08x = 330.56 × 189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.08x = 62,608.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,608.06/220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.48

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