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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.36, 305.07 and 191.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.36, 305.07 and 191.79 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.36 : 305.07 = 191.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.36/305.07 = 191.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.36x = 305.07 × 191.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.36x = 58,509.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,509.38/221.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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