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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221, 305.04 and 196.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221, 305.04 and 196.52 is: 271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221 : 305.04 = 196.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221/305.04 = 196.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221x = 305.04 × 196.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221x = 59,946.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,946.46/221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.25

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