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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.28, 303.86 and 194.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.28, 303.86 and 194.12 is: 267.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.28 : 303.86 = 194.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.28/303.86 = 194.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.28x = 303.86 × 194.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.28x = 58,983.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,983.54/220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.77

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