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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.40, 303.54 and 192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.40, 303.54 and 192.80 is: 265.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.40 : 303.54 = 192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.40/303.54 = 192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.40x = 303.54 × 192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.40x = 58,522.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,522.51/220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.53

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