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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.95, 330.91 and 188.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.95, 330.91 and 188.91 is: 282.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.95 : 330.91 = 188.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.95/330.91 = 188.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.95x = 330.91 × 188.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.95x = 62,511.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,511.74/220.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.92

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