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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.34, 332.01 and 125.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.34, 332.01 and 125.37 is: 188.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.34 : 332.01 = 125.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.34/332.01 = 125.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.34x = 332.01 × 125.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.34x = 41,624.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,624.09/221.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.06

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