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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.08, 305.40 and 188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.08, 305.40 and 188.32 is: 260.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.08 : 305.40 = 188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.08/305.40 = 188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.08x = 305.40 × 188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.08x = 57,512.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,512.93/221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.15

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