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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.67, 306.18 and 201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.67, 306.18 and 201.96 is: 278.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.67 : 306.18 = 201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.67/306.18 = 201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.67x = 306.18 × 201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.67x = 61,836.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,836.11/221.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.96

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