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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.16, 329.39 and 189.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.16, 329.39 and 189.07 is: 282.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.16 : 329.39 = 189.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.16/329.39 = 189.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.16x = 329.39 × 189.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.16x = 62,276.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,276.71/220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.87

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