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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.09, 331.63 and 129.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.09, 331.63 and 129.69 is: 194.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.09 : 331.63 = 129.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.09/331.63 = 129.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.09x = 331.63 × 129.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.09x = 43,008.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,008.77/221.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.54

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