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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.37, 329.72 and 197.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.37, 329.72 and 197.91 is: 296.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.37 : 329.72 = 197.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.37/329.72 = 197.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.37x = 329.72 × 197.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.37x = 65,253.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,253.90/220.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.12

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