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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.60, 304.44 and 189.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.60, 304.44 and 189.61 is: 261.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.60 : 304.44 = 189.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.60/304.44 = 189.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.60x = 304.44 × 189.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.60x = 57,724.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,724.87/220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.68

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