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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.04, 331.84 and 124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.04, 331.84 and 124.96 is: 187.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.04 : 331.84 = 124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.04/331.84 = 124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.04x = 331.84 × 124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.04x = 41,466.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,466.73/221.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.60

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