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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.73, 306.14 and 188.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.73, 306.14 and 188.43 is: 260.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.73 : 306.14 = 188.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.73/306.14 = 188.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.73x = 306.14 × 188.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.73x = 57,685.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,685.02/221.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.16

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