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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.37, 306.06 and 194.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.37, 306.06 and 194.03 is: 268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.37 : 306.06 = 194.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.37/306.06 = 194.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.37x = 306.06 × 194.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.37x = 59,383.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,383.29/221.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.25

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