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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.38, 330.43 and 129.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.38, 330.43 and 129.05 is: 193.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.38 : 330.43 = 129.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.38/330.43 = 129.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.38x = 330.43 × 129.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.38x = 42,641.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,641.99/220.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.49

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