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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.20, 303.64 and 189.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.20, 303.64 and 189.22 is: 260.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.20 : 303.64 = 189.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.20/303.64 = 189.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.20x = 303.64 × 189.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.20x = 57,454.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,454.76/220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.92

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