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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.04, 330.62 and 129.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.04, 330.62 and 129.51 is: 193.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.04 : 330.62 = 129.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.04/330.62 = 129.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.04x = 330.62 × 129.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.04x = 42,817.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,817.95/221.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.71

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