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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.49, 303.44 and 195.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.49, 303.44 and 195.38 is: 268.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.49 : 303.44 = 195.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.49/303.44 = 195.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.49x = 303.44 × 195.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.49x = 59,283.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,283.61/220.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.88

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