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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.06, 303.06 and 202.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.06, 303.06 and 202.75 is: 279.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.06 : 303.06 = 202.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.06/303.06 = 202.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.06x = 303.06 × 202.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.06x = 61,445.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,445.42/220.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.22

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