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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.39, 306.21 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.39, 306.21 and 194.58 is: 267.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.39 : 306.21 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.39/306.21 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.39x = 306.21 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.39x = 59,582.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,582.34/222.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.92

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