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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.99, 331.77 and 129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.99, 331.77 and 129.76 is: 194.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.99 : 331.77 = 129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.99/331.77 = 129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.99x = 331.77 × 129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.99x = 43,050.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,050.48/220.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.81

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