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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 305.50 and 193.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 305.50 and 193.43 is: 267.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 305.50 = 193.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/305.50 = 193.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 305.50 × 193.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 59,092.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,092.87/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.27

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