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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.69, 330.44 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.69, 330.44 and 194.74 is: 291.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.69 : 330.44 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.69/330.44 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.69x = 330.44 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.69x = 64,348.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,348.23/220.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.58

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