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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.73, 304.56 and 192.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.73, 304.56 and 192.98 is: 266.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.73 : 304.56 = 192.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.73/304.56 = 192.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.73x = 304.56 × 192.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.73x = 58,774.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,774.75/220.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.28

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