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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.38, 332.08 and 125.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.38, 332.08 and 125.18 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.38 : 332.08 = 125.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.38/332.08 = 125.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.38x = 332.08 × 125.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.38x = 41,569.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,569.77/221.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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