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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.63, 332.97 and 195.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.63, 332.97 and 195.71 is: 294.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.63 : 332.97 = 195.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.63/332.97 = 195.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.63x = 332.97 × 195.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.63x = 65,163.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,163.89/221.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.03

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