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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.57, 332.73 and 136.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.57, 332.73 and 136.61 is: 205.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.57 : 332.73 = 136.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.57/332.73 = 136.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.57x = 332.73 × 136.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.57x = 45,454.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,454.25/221.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.15

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