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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.63, 303.73 and 192.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.63, 303.73 and 192.99 is: 265.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.63 : 303.73 = 192.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.63/303.73 = 192.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.63x = 303.73 × 192.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.63x = 58,616.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,616.85/220.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.68

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