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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.52, 305.03 and 198.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.52, 305.03 and 198.13 is: 272.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.52 : 305.03 = 198.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.52/305.03 = 198.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.52x = 305.03 × 198.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.52x = 60,435.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,435.59/221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.82

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