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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.66, 306.68 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.66, 306.68 and 190.52 is: 263.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.66 : 306.68 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.66/306.68 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.66x = 306.68 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.66x = 58,426.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,426.19/221.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.59

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