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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.69, 331.25 and 129.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.69, 331.25 and 129.57 is: 194.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.69 : 331.25 = 129.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.69/331.25 = 129.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.69x = 331.25 × 129.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.69x = 42,920.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,920.06/220.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.48

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