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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.08, 306.18 and 189.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.08, 306.18 and 189.27 is: 260.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.08 : 306.18 = 189.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.08/306.18 = 189.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.08x = 306.18 × 189.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.08x = 57,950.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,950.69/222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.95

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