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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.93, 331.12 and 196.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.93, 331.12 and 196.49 is: 294.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.93 : 331.12 = 196.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.93/331.12 = 196.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.93x = 331.12 × 196.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.93x = 65,062.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,062.84/220.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.50

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