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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.76, 331.04 and 129.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.76, 331.04 and 129.49 is: 194.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.76 : 331.04 = 129.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.76/331.04 = 129.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.76x = 331.04 × 129.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.76x = 42,864.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,864.71/220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.17

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