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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.89, 305.88 and 194.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.89, 305.88 and 194.17 is: 267.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.89 : 305.88 = 194.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.89/305.88 = 194.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.89x = 305.88 × 194.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.89x = 59,392.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,392.66/221.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.67

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