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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.94, 306.36 and 152.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.94, 306.36 and 152.10 is: 209.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.94 : 306.36 = 152.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.94/306.36 = 152.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.94x = 306.36 × 152.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.94x = 46,597.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,597.36/221.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.95

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