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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.93, 305.48 and 194.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.93, 305.48 and 194.23 is: 267.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.93 : 305.48 = 194.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.93/305.48 = 194.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.93x = 305.48 × 194.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.93x = 59,333.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,333.38/221.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.35

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