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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.88, 305.50 and 188.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.88, 305.50 and 188.62 is: 259.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.88 : 305.50 = 188.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.88/305.50 = 188.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.88x = 305.50 × 188.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.88x = 57,623.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,623.41/221.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.71

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