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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.91, 332.82 and 91.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.91, 332.82 and 91.97 is: 137.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.91 : 332.82 = 91.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.91/332.82 = 91.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.91x = 332.82 × 91.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.91x = 30,607.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,607.79/221.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.93

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