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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.71, 330.80 and 188.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.71, 330.80 and 188.00 is: 281.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.71 : 330.80 = 188.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.71/330.80 = 188.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.71x = 330.80 × 188.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.71x = 62,187.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,187.81/220.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.76

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