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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.81, 331.86 and 193.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.81, 331.86 and 193.25 is: 289.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.81 : 331.86 = 193.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.81/331.86 = 193.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.81x = 331.86 × 193.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.81x = 64,131.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,131.95/221.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.13

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