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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.65, 305.80 and 188.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.65, 305.80 and 188.57 is: 260.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.65 : 305.80 = 188.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.65/305.80 = 188.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.65x = 305.80 × 188.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.65x = 57,664.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,664.71/221.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.16

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