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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.85, 305.28 and 194.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.85, 305.28 and 194.31 is: 267.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.85 : 305.28 = 194.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.85/305.28 = 194.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.85x = 305.28 × 194.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.85x = 59,318.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,318.96/221.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.38

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