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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.55, 332.72 and 191.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.55, 332.72 and 191.61 is: 287.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.55 : 332.72 = 191.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.55/332.72 = 191.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.55x = 332.72 × 191.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.55x = 63,751.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,751.52/221.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.75

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