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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.90, 332.56 and 125.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.90, 332.56 and 125.78 is: 188.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.90 : 332.56 = 125.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.90/332.56 = 125.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.90x = 332.56 × 125.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.90x = 41,829.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,829.40/221.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.51

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