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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.93, 332.68 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.93, 332.68 and 124.48 is: 186.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.93 : 332.68 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.93/332.68 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.93x = 332.68 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.93x = 41,412.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,412.34/221.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.60

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