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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.29, 305.76 and 193.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.29, 305.76 and 193.62 is: 267.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.29 : 305.76 = 193.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.29/305.76 = 193.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.29x = 305.76 × 193.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.29x = 59,201.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,201.25/221.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.53

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