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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.08, 304.41 and 193.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.08, 304.41 and 193.29 is: 266.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.08 : 304.41 = 193.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.08/304.41 = 193.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.08x = 304.41 × 193.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.08x = 58,837.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,837.90/221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.14

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