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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.32, 304.77 and 194.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.32, 304.77 and 194.98 is: 268.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.32 : 304.77 = 194.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.32/304.77 = 194.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.32x = 304.77 × 194.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.32x = 59,424.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,424.05/221.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.50

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