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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.20, 331.38 and 124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.20, 331.38 and 124.72 is: 186.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.20 : 331.38 = 124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.20/331.38 = 124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.20x = 331.38 × 124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.20x = 41,329.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,329.71/221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.84

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