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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.13, 304.16 and 188.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.13, 304.16 and 188.33 is: 259.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.13 : 304.16 = 188.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.13/304.16 = 188.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.13x = 304.16 × 188.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.13x = 57,279.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,279.99/221.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.03

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