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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.61, 332.13 and 125.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.61, 332.13 and 125.31 is: 187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.61 : 332.13 = 125.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.61/332.13 = 125.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.61x = 332.13 × 125.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.61x = 41,619.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,619.21/221.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.80

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