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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.92, 332.56 and 125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.92, 332.56 and 125.24 is: 187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.92 : 332.56 = 125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.92/332.56 = 125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.92x = 332.56 × 125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.92x = 41,649.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,649.81/221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.68

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