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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.14, 303.93 and 205.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.14, 303.93 and 205.62 is: 283.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.14 : 303.93 = 205.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.14/303.93 = 205.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.14x = 303.93 × 205.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.14x = 62,494.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,494.09/220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.88

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