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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.11, 304.38 and 190.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.11, 304.38 and 190.43 is: 262.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.11 : 304.38 = 190.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.11/304.38 = 190.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.11x = 304.38 × 190.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.11x = 57,963.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,963.08/221.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.15

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