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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.25, 305.52 and 193.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.25, 305.52 and 193.95 is: 267.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.25 : 305.52 = 193.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.25/305.52 = 193.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.25x = 305.52 × 193.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.25x = 59,255.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,255.60/221.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.82

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