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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.04, 330.80 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.04, 330.80 and 124.56 is: 186.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.04 : 330.80 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.04/330.80 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.04x = 330.80 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.04x = 41,204.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,204.45/221.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.41

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