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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.66, 307.53 and 196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.66, 307.53 and 196.74 is: 271.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.66 : 307.53 = 196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.66/307.53 = 196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.66x = 307.53 × 196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.66x = 60,503.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,503.45/222.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.73

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