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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.16, 303.52 and 189.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.16, 303.52 and 189.14 is: 260.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.16 : 303.52 = 189.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.16/303.52 = 189.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.16x = 303.52 × 189.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.16x = 57,407.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,407.77/220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.75

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