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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.52, 332.37 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.52, 332.37 and 124.14 is: 186.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.52 : 332.37 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.52/332.37 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.52x = 332.37 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.52x = 41,260.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,260.41/221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.26

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