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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.21, 330.03 and 189.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.21, 330.03 and 189.57 is: 284.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.21 : 330.03 = 189.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.21/330.03 = 189.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.21x = 330.03 × 189.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.21x = 62,563.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,563.79/220.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.11

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