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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.75, 306.21 and 194.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.75, 306.21 and 194.45 is: 268.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.75 : 306.21 = 194.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.75/306.21 = 194.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.75x = 306.21 × 194.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.75x = 59,542.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,542.53/221.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.51

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