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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.34, 304.74 and 193.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.34, 304.74 and 193.68 is: 266.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.34 : 304.74 = 193.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.34/304.74 = 193.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.34x = 304.74 × 193.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.34x = 59,022.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,022.04/221.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.66

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