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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.40, 331.02 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.40, 331.02 and 189 is: 282.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.40 : 331.02 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.40/331.02 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.40x = 331.02 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.40x = 62,562.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,562.78/221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.58

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