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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.45, 331.61 and 133.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.45, 331.61 and 133.54 is: 199.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.45 : 331.61 = 133.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.45/331.61 = 133.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.45x = 331.61 × 133.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.45x = 44,282.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,282.53/221.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.97

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