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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.26, 331.60 and 194.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.26, 331.60 and 194.72 is: 293.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.26 : 331.60 = 194.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.26/331.60 = 194.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.26x = 331.60 × 194.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.26x = 64,569.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,569.15/220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.15

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