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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.90, 332.78 and 84.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.90, 332.78 and 84.94 is: 127.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.90 : 332.78 = 84.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.90/332.78 = 84.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.90x = 332.78 × 84.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.90x = 28,266.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,266.33/221.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.38

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