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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.02, 331.50 and 129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.02, 331.50 and 129.58 is: 194.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.02 : 331.50 = 129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.02/331.50 = 129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.02x = 331.50 × 129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.02x = 42,955.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,955.77/221.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.35

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