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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.61, 304.11 and 195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.61, 304.11 and 195.98 is: 270.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.61 : 304.11 = 195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.61/304.11 = 195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.61x = 304.11 × 195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.61x = 59,599.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,599.48/220.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.16

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