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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.94, 331.73 and 195.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.94, 331.73 and 195.47 is: 293.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.94 : 331.73 = 195.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.94/331.73 = 195.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.94x = 331.73 × 195.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.94x = 64,840.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,840.63/220.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.48

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