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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.68, 306.76 and 188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.68, 306.76 and 188.88 is: 261.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.68 : 306.76 = 188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.68/306.76 = 188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.68x = 306.76 × 188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.68x = 57,940.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,940.83/221.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.37

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