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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.98, 333.07 and 119.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.98, 333.07 and 119.14 is: 178.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.98 : 333.07 = 119.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.98/333.07 = 119.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.98x = 333.07 × 119.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.98x = 39,683.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,683.09/221.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.77

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