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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.51, 304.73 and 198.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.51, 304.73 and 198.64 is: 274.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.51 : 304.73 = 198.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.51/304.73 = 198.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.51x = 304.73 × 198.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.51x = 60,531.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,531.57/220.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.51

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