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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.03, 304.30 and 191.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.03, 304.30 and 191.93 is: 264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.03 : 304.30 = 191.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.03/304.30 = 191.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.03x = 304.30 × 191.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.03x = 58,402.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,402.30/221.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.23

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