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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.63, 332.46 and 191.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.63, 332.46 and 191.39 is: 287.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.63 : 332.46 = 191.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.63/332.46 = 191.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.63x = 332.46 × 191.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.63x = 63,627.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,627.86/221.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.10

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