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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.29, 304.38 and 192.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.29, 304.38 and 192.62 is: 266.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.29 : 304.38 = 192.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.29/304.38 = 192.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.29x = 304.38 × 192.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.29x = 58,627.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,627.79/220.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.14

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