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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.63, 306.50 and 193.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.63, 306.50 and 193.51 is: 266.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.63 : 306.50 = 193.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.63/306.50 = 193.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.63x = 306.50 × 193.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.63x = 59,308.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,308.31/222.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.40

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