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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.70, 303.48 and 196.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.70, 303.48 and 196.10 is: 269.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.70 : 303.48 = 196.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.70/303.48 = 196.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.70x = 303.48 × 196.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.70x = 59,512.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,512.05/220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.65

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