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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.40, 332.55 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.40, 332.55 and 134.82 is: 202.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.40 : 332.55 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.40/332.55 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.40x = 332.55 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.40x = 44,834.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,834.39/221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.50

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