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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.79, 333.04 and 93.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.79, 333.04 and 93.63 is: 140.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.79 : 333.04 = 93.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.79/333.04 = 93.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.79x = 333.04 × 93.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.79x = 31,182.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,182.54/221.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.59

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