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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.84, 331.97 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.84, 331.97 and 194.34 is: 290.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.84 : 331.97 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.84/331.97 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.84x = 331.97 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.84x = 64,514.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,514.08/221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.82

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