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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.31, 304.76 and 190.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.31, 304.76 and 190.19 is: 261.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.31 : 304.76 = 190.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.31/304.76 = 190.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.31x = 304.76 × 190.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.31x = 57,959.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,959.83/221.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.89

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