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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.61, 305.90 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.61, 305.90 and 190.40 is: 262.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.61 : 305.90 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.61/305.90 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.61x = 305.90 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.61x = 58,242.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,242.60/221.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.82

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