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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.42, 330.14 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.42, 330.14 and 191.52 is: 286.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.42 : 330.14 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.42/330.14 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.42x = 330.14 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.42x = 63,228.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,228.41/220.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.85

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