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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.02, 303.39 and 195.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.02, 303.39 and 195.45 is: 269.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.02 : 303.39 = 195.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.02/303.39 = 195.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.02x = 303.39 × 195.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.02x = 59,297.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,297.58/220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.51

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