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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 332.37 and 192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 332.37 and 192.74 is: 288.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 332.37 = 192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/332.37 = 192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 332.37 × 192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 64,059.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,059.33/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.87

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