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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.46, 305.28 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.46, 305.28 and 191.76 is: 264.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.46 : 305.28 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.46/305.28 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.46x = 305.28 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.46x = 58,540.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,540.49/221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.34

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