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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.42, 331.35 and 134.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.42, 331.35 and 134.69 is: 201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.42 : 331.35 = 134.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.42/331.35 = 134.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.42x = 331.35 × 134.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.42x = 44,629.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,629.53/221.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.56

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