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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.86, 305.70 and 151.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.86, 305.70 and 151.93 is: 209.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.86 : 305.70 = 151.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.86/305.70 = 151.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.86x = 305.70 × 151.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.86x = 46,445.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,445.00/221.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.34

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