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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.41, 304.03 and 194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.41, 304.03 and 194.24 is: 267.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.41 : 304.03 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.41/304.03 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.41x = 304.03 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.41x = 59,054.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,054.79/220.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.94

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