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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.54, 305.37 and 194.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.54, 305.37 and 194.00 is: 267.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.54 : 305.37 = 194.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.54/305.37 = 194.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.54x = 305.37 × 194.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.54x = 59,240.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,240.25/221.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.41

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