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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.13, 305.12 and 127.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.13, 305.12 and 127.87 is: 176.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.13 : 305.12 = 127.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.13/305.12 = 127.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.13x = 305.12 × 127.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.13x = 39,015.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,015.25/221.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.44

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