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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.12, 330.72 and 194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.12, 330.72 and 194.20 is: 291.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.12 : 330.72 = 194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.12/330.72 = 194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.12x = 330.72 × 194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.12x = 64,224.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,224.27/220.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.77

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