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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.38, 303.92 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.38, 303.92 and 195.50 is: 269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.38 : 303.92 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.38/303.92 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.38x = 303.92 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.38x = 59,413.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,413.86/220.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.60

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