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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.63, 332.43 and 99.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.63, 332.43 and 99.86 is: 149.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.63 : 332.43 = 99.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.63/332.43 = 99.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.63x = 332.43 × 99.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.63x = 33,194.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,194.80/221.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.78

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