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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 306.40 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 306.40 and 196.16 is: 271.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 306.40 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/306.40 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 306.40 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 60,103.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,103.42/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.03

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