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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.75, 333.03 and 194.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.75, 333.03 and 194.41 is: 291.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.75 : 333.03 = 194.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.75/333.03 = 194.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.75x = 333.03 × 194.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.75x = 64,745.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,745.51/221.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.98

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