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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.90, 331.97 and 191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.90, 331.97 and 191.84 is: 286.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.90 : 331.97 = 191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.90/331.97 = 191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.90x = 331.97 × 191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.90x = 63,682.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,682.51/221.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.99

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