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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.56, 331.92 and 125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.56, 331.92 and 125.44 is: 187.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.56 : 331.92 = 125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.56/331.92 = 125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.56x = 331.92 × 125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.56x = 41,636.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,636.04/221.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.92

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