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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.62, 330.12 and 129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.62, 330.12 and 129.36 is: 193.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.62 : 330.12 = 129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.62/330.12 = 129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.62x = 330.12 × 129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.62x = 42,704.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,704.32/220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.57

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