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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.08, 330.93 and 188.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.08, 330.93 and 188.27 is: 281.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.08 : 330.93 = 188.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.08/330.93 = 188.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.08x = 330.93 × 188.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.08x = 62,304.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,304.60/221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.82

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