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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.36, 332.02 and 192.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.36, 332.02 and 192.60 is: 288.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.36 : 332.02 = 192.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.36/332.02 = 192.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.36x = 332.02 × 192.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.36x = 63,947.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,947.05/221.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.88

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