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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.36, 330.84 and 129.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.36, 330.84 and 129.13 is: 193.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.36 : 330.84 = 129.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.36/330.84 = 129.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.36x = 330.84 × 129.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.36x = 42,721.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,721.37/220.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.87

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