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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.54, 306.10 and 193.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.54, 306.10 and 193.87 is: 267.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.54 : 306.10 = 193.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.54/306.10 = 193.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.54x = 306.10 × 193.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.54x = 59,343.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,343.61/221.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.87

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