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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.61, 304.38 and 191.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.61, 304.38 and 191.22 is: 263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.61 : 304.38 = 191.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.61/304.38 = 191.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.61x = 304.38 × 191.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.61x = 58,203.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,203.54/220.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.84

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