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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.90, 331.41 and 129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.90, 331.41 and 129.40 is: 194.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.90 : 331.41 = 129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.90/331.41 = 129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.90x = 331.41 × 129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.90x = 42,884.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,884.45/220.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.14

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