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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.28, 331.92 and 123.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.28, 331.92 and 123.78 is: 185.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.28 : 331.92 = 123.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.28/331.92 = 123.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.28x = 331.92 × 123.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.28x = 41,085.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,085.06/221.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.67

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