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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.29, 303.68 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.29, 303.68 and 195.72 is: 269.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.29 : 303.68 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.29/303.68 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.29x = 303.68 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.29x = 59,435.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,435.27/220.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.80

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