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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.05, 331.70 and 188.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.05, 331.70 and 188.93 is: 283.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.05 : 331.70 = 188.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.05/331.70 = 188.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.05x = 331.70 × 188.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.05x = 62,667.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,667.97/221.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.50

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