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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.84, 331.35 and 129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.84, 331.35 and 129.58 is: 194.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.84 : 331.35 = 129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.84/331.35 = 129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.84x = 331.35 × 129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.84x = 42,936.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,936.33/220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.42

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