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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.88, 305.90 and 190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.88, 305.90 and 190.76 is: 263.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.88 : 305.90 = 190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.88/305.90 = 190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.88x = 305.90 × 190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.88x = 58,353.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,353.48/221.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.00

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