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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.09, 329.14 and 195.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.09, 329.14 and 195.86 is: 292.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.09 : 329.14 = 195.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.09/329.14 = 195.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.09x = 329.14 × 195.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.09x = 64,465.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,465.36/220.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.90

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