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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.88, 331.34 and 129.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.88, 331.34 and 129.53 is: 194.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.88 : 331.34 = 129.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.88/331.34 = 129.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.88x = 331.34 × 129.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.88x = 42,918.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,918.65/220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.31

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