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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.35, 331.47 and 124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.35, 331.47 and 124.96 is: 187.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.35 : 331.47 = 124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.35/331.47 = 124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.35x = 331.47 × 124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.35x = 41,420.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,420.49/221.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.13

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