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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.52, 331.62 and 134.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.52, 331.62 and 134.59 is: 201.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.52 : 331.62 = 134.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.52/331.62 = 134.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.52x = 331.62 × 134.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.52x = 44,632.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,632.74/221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.48

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