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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.51, 330.49 and 191.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.51, 330.49 and 191.49 is: 287.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.51 : 330.49 = 191.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.51/330.49 = 191.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.51x = 330.49 × 191.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.51x = 63,285.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,285.53/220.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.00

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