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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.81, 306.52 and 193.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.81, 306.52 and 193.19 is: 266.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.81 : 306.52 = 193.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.81/306.52 = 193.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.81x = 306.52 × 193.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.81x = 59,214.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,214.58/221.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.97

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