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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.71, 304.29 and 189.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.71, 304.29 and 189.96 is: 261.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.71 : 304.29 = 189.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.71/304.29 = 189.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.71x = 304.29 × 189.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.71x = 57,801.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,801.41/220.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.89

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