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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.88, 332.79 and 91.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.88, 332.79 and 91.80 is: 137.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.88 : 332.79 = 91.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.88/332.79 = 91.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.88x = 332.79 × 91.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.88x = 30,550.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,550.12/221.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.69

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