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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.73, 305.39 and 192.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.73, 305.39 and 192.11 is: 264.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.73 : 305.39 = 192.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.73/305.39 = 192.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.73x = 305.39 × 192.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.73x = 58,669.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,669.72/221.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.60

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