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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.66, 305.76 and 190.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.66, 305.76 and 190.10 is: 262.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.66 : 305.76 = 190.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.66/305.76 = 190.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.66x = 305.76 × 190.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.66x = 58,124.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,124.98/221.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.23

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