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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.96, 329.93 and 188.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.96, 329.93 and 188.56 is: 281.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.96 : 329.93 = 188.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.96/329.93 = 188.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.96x = 329.93 × 188.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.96x = 62,211.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,211.60/220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.55

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