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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.37, 304.92 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.37, 304.92 and 190.40 is: 262.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.37 : 304.92 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.37/304.92 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.37x = 304.92 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.37x = 58,055.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,055.24/221.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.25

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