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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.26, 329.58 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.26, 329.58 and 192.72 is: 288.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.26 : 329.58 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.26/329.58 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.26x = 329.58 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.26x = 63,516.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,516.66/220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.37

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