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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.64, 303.72 and 193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.64, 303.72 and 193.88 is: 266.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.64 : 303.72 = 193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.64/303.72 = 193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.64x = 303.72 × 193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.64x = 58,885.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,885.23/220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.88

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