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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.53, 303.98 and 195.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.53, 303.98 and 195.93 is: 270.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.53 : 303.98 = 195.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.53/303.98 = 195.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.53x = 303.98 × 195.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.53x = 59,557.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,557.82/220.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.07

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