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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.16, 304 and 197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.16, 304 and 197.12 is: 272.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.16 : 304 = 197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.16/304 = 197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.16x = 304 × 197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.16x = 59,924.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,924.48/220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.19

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