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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.94, 332.51 and 191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.94, 332.51 and 191.36 is: 286.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.94 : 332.51 = 191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.94/332.51 = 191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.94x = 332.51 × 191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.94x = 63,628.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,628.99/221.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.69

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