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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.61, 303.69 and 189.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.61, 303.69 and 189.93 is: 261.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.61 : 303.69 = 189.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.61/303.69 = 189.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.61x = 303.69 × 189.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.61x = 57,679.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,679.84/220.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.46

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