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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.66, 307.04 and 191.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.66, 307.04 and 191.68 is: 264.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.66 : 307.04 = 191.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.66/307.04 = 191.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.66x = 307.04 × 191.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.66x = 58,851.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,851.70/222.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.31

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