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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.30, 332.26 and 190.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.30, 332.26 and 190.94 is: 286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.30 : 332.26 = 190.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.30/332.26 = 190.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.30x = 332.26 × 190.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.30x = 63,441.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,441.72/221.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.68

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