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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 331.53 and 188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 331.53 and 188.60 is: 282.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 331.53 = 188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/331.53 = 188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 331.53 × 188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 62,524.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,524.19/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.71

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