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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.64, 332.52 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.64, 332.52 and 125.52 is: 188.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.64 : 332.52 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.64/332.52 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.64x = 332.52 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.64x = 41,737.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,737.91/221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.31

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