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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.32, 305.22 and 192.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.32, 305.22 and 192.04 is: 264.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.32 : 305.22 = 192.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.32/305.22 = 192.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.32x = 305.22 × 192.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.32x = 58,614.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,614.45/221.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.84

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