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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.65, 330.98 and 194.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.65, 330.98 and 194.73 is: 292.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.65 : 330.98 = 194.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.65/330.98 = 194.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.65x = 330.98 × 194.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.65x = 64,451.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,451.74/220.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.10

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