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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.43, 331.97 and 135.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.43, 331.97 and 135.75 is: 203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.43 : 331.97 = 135.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.43/331.97 = 135.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.43x = 331.97 × 135.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.43x = 45,064.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,064.25/221.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.51

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