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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.52, 305.46 and 190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.52, 305.46 and 190.54 is: 262.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.52 : 305.46 = 190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.52/305.46 = 190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.52x = 305.46 × 190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.52x = 58,202.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,202.35/221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.74

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