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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.28, 331.68 and 124.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.28, 331.68 and 124.89 is: 187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.28 : 331.68 = 124.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.28/331.68 = 124.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.28x = 331.68 × 124.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.28x = 41,423.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,423.52/221.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.20

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