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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.66, 331.61 and 195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.66, 331.61 and 195.68 is: 292.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.66 : 331.61 = 195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.66/331.61 = 195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.66x = 331.61 × 195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.66x = 64,889.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,889.30/221.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.75

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