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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.92, 331.74 and 129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.92, 331.74 and 129.84 is: 194.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.92 : 331.74 = 129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.92/331.74 = 129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.92x = 331.74 × 129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.92x = 43,073.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,073.12/220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.97

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