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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.77, 303.05 and 195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.77, 303.05 and 195.66 is: 268.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.77 : 303.05 = 195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.77/303.05 = 195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.77x = 303.05 × 195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.77x = 59,293.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,293.78/220.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.58

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