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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.78, 331.54 and 197.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.78, 331.54 and 197.68 is: 296.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.78 : 331.54 = 197.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.78/331.54 = 197.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.78x = 331.54 × 197.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.78x = 65,538.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,538.83/220.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.85

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