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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.37, 307.44 and 195.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.37, 307.44 and 195.03 is: 269.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.37 : 307.44 = 195.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.37/307.44 = 195.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.37x = 307.44 × 195.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.37x = 59,960.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,960.02/222.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.64

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