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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.32, 306.60 and 193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.32, 306.60 and 193.04 is: 266.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.32 : 306.60 = 193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.32/306.60 = 193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.32x = 306.60 × 193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.32x = 59,186.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,186.06/222.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.22

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