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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.70, 330.52 and 188.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.70, 330.52 and 188.01 is: 281.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.70 : 330.52 = 188.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.70/330.52 = 188.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.70x = 330.52 × 188.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.70x = 62,140.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,140.22/220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.56

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