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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.40, 331.56 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.40, 331.56 and 124.92 is: 187.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.40 : 331.56 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.40/331.56 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.40x = 331.56 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.40x = 41,418.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,418.48/221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.08

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