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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.94, 304.23 and 189.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.94, 304.23 and 189.81 is: 261.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.94 : 304.23 = 189.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.94/304.23 = 189.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.94x = 304.23 × 189.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.94x = 57,746.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,746.61/220.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.37

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