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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.39, 305.76 and 202.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.39, 305.76 and 202.94 is: 280.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.39 : 305.76 = 202.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.39/305.76 = 202.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.39x = 305.76 × 202.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.39x = 62,048.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,048.90/221.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.27

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