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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.50, 332.27 and 99.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.50, 332.27 and 99.74 is: 149.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.50 : 332.27 = 99.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.50/332.27 = 99.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.50x = 332.27 × 99.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.50x = 33,141.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,141.69/221.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.63

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