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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.06, 304.80 and 189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.06, 304.80 and 189.92 is: 261.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.06 : 304.80 = 189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.06/304.80 = 189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.06x = 304.80 × 189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.06x = 57,887.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,887.62/221.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.86

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