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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.07, 331.98 and 136.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.07, 331.98 and 136.11 is: 204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.07 : 331.98 = 136.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.07/331.98 = 136.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.07x = 331.98 × 136.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.07x = 45,185.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,185.80/221.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.40

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