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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.73, 303.23 and 197.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.73, 303.23 and 197.72 is: 271.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.73 : 303.23 = 197.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.73/303.23 = 197.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.73x = 303.23 × 197.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.73x = 59,954.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,954.75/220.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.63

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