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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.86, 332.61 and 77.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.86, 332.61 and 77.50 is: 116.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.86 : 332.61 = 77.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.86/332.61 = 77.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.86x = 332.61 × 77.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.86x = 25,777.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,777.28/221.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.19

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