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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.80, 332.70 and 189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.80, 332.70 and 189.80 is: 284.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.80 : 332.70 = 189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.80/332.70 = 189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.80x = 332.70 × 189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.80x = 63,146.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,146.46/221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.70

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