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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.62, 331.29 and 188.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.62, 331.29 and 188.58 is: 283.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.62 : 331.29 = 188.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.62/331.29 = 188.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.62x = 331.29 × 188.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.62x = 62,474.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,474.67/220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.18

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