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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.08, 303.51 and 199.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.08, 303.51 and 199.56 is: 275.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.08 : 303.51 = 199.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.08/303.51 = 199.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.08x = 303.51 × 199.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.08x = 60,568.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,568.46/220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.21

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