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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.40, 331.20 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.40, 331.20 and 194.40 is: 290.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.40 : 331.20 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.40/331.20 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.40x = 331.20 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.40x = 64,385.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,385.28/221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.81

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