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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.94, 333.15 and 93.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.94, 333.15 and 93.78 is: 140.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.94 : 333.15 = 93.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.94/333.15 = 93.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.94x = 333.15 × 93.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.94x = 31,242.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,242.81/221.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.77

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