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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.72, 330.12 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.72, 330.12 and 194.08 is: 290.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.72 : 330.12 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.72/330.12 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.72x = 330.12 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.72x = 64,069.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,069.69/220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.28

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