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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.89, 332.83 and 75.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.89, 332.83 and 75.67 is: 113.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.89 : 332.83 = 75.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.89/332.83 = 75.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.89x = 332.83 × 75.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.89x = 25,185.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,185.25/221.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.50

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