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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.61, 331.14 and 193.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.61, 331.14 and 193.83 is: 289.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.61 : 331.14 = 193.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.61/331.14 = 193.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.61x = 331.14 × 193.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.61x = 64,184.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,184.87/221.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.63

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