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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.74, 331.40 and 188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.74, 331.40 and 188.88 is: 283.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.74 : 331.40 = 188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.74/331.40 = 188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.74x = 331.40 × 188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.74x = 62,593.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,593.89/220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.56

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