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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.87, 332.84 and 91.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.87, 332.84 and 91.94 is: 137.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.87 : 332.84 = 91.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.87/332.84 = 91.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.87x = 332.84 × 91.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.87x = 30,599.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,599.88/221.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.92

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