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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.61, 305.49 and 196.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.61, 305.49 and 196.98 is: 271.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.61 : 305.49 = 196.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.61/305.49 = 196.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.61x = 305.49 × 196.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.61x = 60,175.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,175.42/221.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.54

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