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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.78, 305.89 and 192.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.78, 305.89 and 192.22 is: 265.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.78 : 305.89 = 192.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.78/305.89 = 192.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.78x = 305.89 × 192.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.78x = 58,797.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,797.13/221.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.12

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