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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.91, 330.73 and 188.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.91, 330.73 and 188.21 is: 281.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.91 : 330.73 = 188.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.91/330.73 = 188.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.91x = 330.73 × 188.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.91x = 62,247.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,247.05/220.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.78

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