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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.80, 307.73 and 191.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.80, 307.73 and 191.75 is: 264.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.80 : 307.73 = 191.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.80/307.73 = 191.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.80x = 307.73 × 191.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.80x = 59,006.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,006.17/222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.85

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