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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.21, 305.33 and 127.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.21, 305.33 and 127.99 is: 176.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.21 : 305.33 = 127.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.21/305.33 = 127.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.21x = 305.33 × 127.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.21x = 39,078.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,078.00/221.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.66

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