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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.98, 332.34 and 125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.98, 332.34 and 125.50 is: 187.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.98 : 332.34 = 125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.98/332.34 = 125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.98x = 332.34 × 125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.98x = 41,708.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,708.67/221.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.89

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