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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.59, 332 and 134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.59, 332 and 134.72 is: 201.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.59 : 332 = 134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.59/332 = 134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.59x = 332 × 134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.59x = 44,727.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,727.04/221.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.85

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