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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.56, 303.71 and 189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.56, 303.71 and 189.40 is: 260.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.56 : 303.71 = 189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.56/303.71 = 189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.56x = 303.71 × 189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.56x = 57,522.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,522.67/220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.80

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