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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.58, 305.10 and 188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.58, 305.10 and 188.76 is: 259.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.58 : 305.10 = 188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.58/305.10 = 188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.58x = 305.10 × 188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.58x = 57,590.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,590.68/221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.91

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