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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.91, 306.11 and 204.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.91, 306.11 and 204.73 is: 282.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.91 : 306.11 = 204.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.91/306.11 = 204.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.91x = 306.11 × 204.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.91x = 62,669.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,669.65/221.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.41

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