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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.14, 330.73 and 196.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.14, 330.73 and 196.94 is: 294.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.14 : 330.73 = 196.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.14/330.73 = 196.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.14x = 330.73 × 196.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.14x = 65,132.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,132.31/221.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.54

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