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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.24, 331.75 and 128.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.24, 331.75 and 128.72 is: 193.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.24 : 331.75 = 128.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.24/331.75 = 128.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.24x = 331.75 × 128.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.24x = 42,702.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,702.63/221.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.02

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