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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.36, 331.78 and 195.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.36, 331.78 and 195.73 is: 293.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.36 : 331.78 = 195.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.36/331.78 = 195.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.36x = 331.78 × 195.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.36x = 64,939.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,939.83/221.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.37

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