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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.93, 333.43 and 125.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.93, 333.43 and 125.81 is: 189.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.93 : 333.43 = 125.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.93/333.43 = 125.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.93x = 333.43 × 125.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.93x = 41,946.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,946.53/221.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.01

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