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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.51, 332.51 and 196.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.51, 332.51 and 196.00 is: 294.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.51 : 332.51 = 196.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.51/332.51 = 196.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.51x = 332.51 × 196.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.51x = 65,170.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,170.15/221.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.21

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