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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.09, 331.57 and 134.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.09, 331.57 and 134.42 is: 201.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.09 : 331.57 = 134.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.09/331.57 = 134.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.09x = 331.57 × 134.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.09x = 44,568.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,568.97/221.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.59

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