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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.09, 303.43 and 188.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.09, 303.43 and 188.87 is: 260.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.09 : 303.43 = 188.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.09/303.43 = 188.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.09x = 303.43 × 188.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.09x = 57,308.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,308.82/220.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.39

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