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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 306.45 and 188.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 306.45 and 188.55 is: 260.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 306.45 = 188.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/306.45 = 188.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 306.45 × 188.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 57,781.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,781.15/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.56

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