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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.89, 332.92 and 77.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.89, 332.92 and 77.63 is: 116.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.89 : 332.92 = 77.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.89/332.92 = 77.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.89x = 332.92 × 77.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.89x = 25,844.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,844.19/221.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.47

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