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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.62, 305.49 and 199.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.62, 305.49 and 199.54 is: 275.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.62 : 305.49 = 199.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.62/305.49 = 199.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.62x = 305.49 × 199.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.62x = 60,957.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,957.47/221.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.05

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