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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.79, 332.34 and 189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.79, 332.34 and 189.60 is: 284.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.79 : 332.34 = 189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.79/332.34 = 189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.79x = 332.34 × 189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.79x = 63,011.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,011.66/221.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.11

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