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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.11, 303 and 189.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.11, 303 and 189.43 is: 260.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.11 : 303 = 189.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.11/303 = 189.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.11x = 303 × 189.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.11x = 57,397.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,397.29/220.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.77

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