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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.59, 306.56 and 191.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.59, 306.56 and 191.50 is: 263.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.59 : 306.56 = 191.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.59/306.56 = 191.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.59x = 306.56 × 191.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.59x = 58,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,706.24/222.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.74

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