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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.56, 305.10 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.56, 305.10 and 190.44 is: 262.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.56 : 305.10 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.56/305.10 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.56x = 305.10 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.56x = 58,101.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,101.72/221.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.24

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