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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.79, 305.78 and 191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.79, 305.78 and 191.04 is: 263.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.79 : 305.78 = 191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.79/305.78 = 191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.79x = 305.78 × 191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.79x = 58,415.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,415.26/221.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.38

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