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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.13, 304.97 and 196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.13, 304.97 and 196.83 is: 271.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.13 : 304.97 = 196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.13/304.97 = 196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.13x = 304.97 × 196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.13x = 60,026.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,026.26/221.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.45

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