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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.10, 305.79 and 195.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.10, 305.79 and 195.85 is: 269.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.10 : 305.79 = 195.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.10/305.79 = 195.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.10x = 305.79 × 195.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.10x = 59,888.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,888.97/222.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.65

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