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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.61, 306.20 and 193.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.61, 306.20 and 193.94 is: 267.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.61 : 306.20 = 193.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.61/306.20 = 193.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.61x = 306.20 × 193.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.61x = 59,381.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,381.93/221.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.96

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