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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.59, 305.61 and 192.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.59, 305.61 and 192.43 is: 265.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.59 : 305.61 = 192.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.59/305.61 = 192.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.59x = 305.61 × 192.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.59x = 58,808.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,808.53/221.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.39

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