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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 332.42 and 125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 332.42 and 125.58 is: 188.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 332.42 = 125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/332.42 = 125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 332.42 × 125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 41,745.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,745.30/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.25

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