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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.41, 305.96 and 192.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.41, 305.96 and 192.68 is: 265.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.41 : 305.96 = 192.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.41/305.96 = 192.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.41x = 305.96 × 192.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.41x = 58,949.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,949.88/222.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.06

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