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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.30, 331.91 and 87.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.30, 331.91 and 87.74 is: 131.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.30 : 331.91 = 87.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.30/331.91 = 87.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.30x = 331.91 × 87.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.30x = 29,120.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,120.34/221.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.59

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