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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.87, 306.27 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.87, 306.27 and 199.62 is: 275.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.87 : 306.27 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.87/306.27 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.87x = 306.27 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.87x = 61,137.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,137.62/221.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.56

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