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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.71, 307.03 and 191.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.71, 307.03 and 191.95 is: 264.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.71 : 307.03 = 191.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.71/307.03 = 191.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.71x = 307.03 × 191.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.71x = 58,932.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,932.87/222.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.62

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