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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.42, 331.65 and 192.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.42, 331.65 and 192.53 is: 288.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.42 : 331.65 = 192.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.42/331.65 = 192.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.42x = 331.65 × 192.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.42x = 63,852.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,852.57/221.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.38

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