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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.44, 331.92 and 125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.44, 331.92 and 125.32 is: 187.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.44 : 331.92 = 125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.44/331.92 = 125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.44x = 331.92 × 125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.44x = 41,596.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,596.21/221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.84

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