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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.96, 333.54 and 193.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.96, 333.54 and 193.74 is: 291.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.96 : 333.54 = 193.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.96/333.54 = 193.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.96x = 333.54 × 193.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.96x = 64,620.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,620.04/221.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.14

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