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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.58, 304.17 and 189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.58, 304.17 and 189.60 is: 261.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.58 : 304.17 = 189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.58/304.17 = 189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.58x = 304.17 × 189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.58x = 57,670.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,670.63/220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.46

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