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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.22, 330.26 and 189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.22, 330.26 and 189.06 is: 283.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.22 : 330.26 = 189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.22/330.26 = 189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.22x = 330.26 × 189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.22x = 62,438.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,438.01/220.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.53

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