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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.35, 306.21 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.35, 306.21 and 191.25 is: 263.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.35 : 306.21 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.35/306.21 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.35x = 306.21 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.35x = 58,562.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,562.66/222.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.39

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