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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.97, 331.26 and 197.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.97, 331.26 and 197.67 is: 295.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.97 : 331.26 = 197.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.97/331.26 = 197.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.97x = 331.26 × 197.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.97x = 65,480.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,480.16/221.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.00

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