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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.75, 332.63 and 84.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.75, 332.63 and 84.92 is: 127.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.75 : 332.63 = 84.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.75/332.63 = 84.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.75x = 332.63 × 84.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.75x = 28,244.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,244.85/221.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.38

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