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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.89, 304.20 and 193.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.89, 304.20 and 193.26 is: 266.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.89 : 304.20 = 193.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.89/304.20 = 193.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.89x = 304.20 × 193.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.89x = 58,789.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,789.69/220.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.15

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