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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.84, 332.51 and 99.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.84, 332.51 and 99.83 is: 149.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.84 : 332.51 = 99.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.84/332.51 = 99.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.84x = 332.51 × 99.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.84x = 33,194.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,194.81/221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.63

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