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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.56, 331.32 and 190.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.56, 331.32 and 190.46 is: 286.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.56 : 331.32 = 190.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.56/331.32 = 190.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.56x = 331.32 × 190.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.56x = 63,103.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,103.21/220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.10

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