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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.83, 331.31 and 129.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.83, 331.31 and 129.62 is: 194.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.83 : 331.31 = 129.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.83/331.31 = 129.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.83x = 331.31 × 129.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.83x = 42,942.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,942.10/220.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.46

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