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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.74, 305.37 and 195.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.74, 305.37 and 195.41 is: 269.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.74 : 305.37 = 195.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.74/305.37 = 195.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.74x = 305.37 × 195.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.74x = 59,673.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,673.12/221.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.12

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