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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.43, 305.53 and 126.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.43, 305.53 and 126.90 is: 175.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.43 : 305.53 = 126.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.43/305.53 = 126.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.43x = 305.53 × 126.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.43x = 38,771.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,771.44/221.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.10

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