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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.60, 332.40 and 189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.60, 332.40 and 189.20 is: 283.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.60 : 332.40 = 189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.60/332.40 = 189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.60x = 332.40 × 189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.60x = 62,890.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,890.08/221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.80

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