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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.90, 330.48 and 194.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.90, 330.48 and 194.93 is: 291.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.90 : 330.48 = 194.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.90/330.48 = 194.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.90x = 330.48 × 194.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.90x = 64,420.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,420.98/220.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.63

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