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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.60, 330.69 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.60, 330.69 and 129.28 is: 193.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.60 : 330.69 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.60/330.69 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.60x = 330.69 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.60x = 42,751.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,751.60/220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.80

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