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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.54, 331.83 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.54, 331.83 and 191.16 is: 286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.54 : 331.83 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.54/331.83 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.54x = 331.83 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.54x = 63,432.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,432.62/221.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.33

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