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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.36, 304.74 and 192.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.36, 304.74 and 192.26 is: 264.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.36 : 304.74 = 192.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.36/304.74 = 192.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.36x = 304.74 × 192.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.36x = 58,587.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,587.79/221.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.67

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