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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.04, 331.56 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.04, 331.56 and 190.40 is: 285.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.04 : 331.56 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.04/331.56 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.04x = 331.56 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.04x = 63,127.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,127.37/221.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.59

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