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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.42, 330.15 and 191.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.42, 330.15 and 191.53 is: 286.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.42 : 330.15 = 191.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.42/330.15 = 191.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.42x = 330.15 × 191.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.42x = 63,233.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,233.63/220.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.88

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