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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 331.38 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 331.38 and 129.94 is: 194.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 331.38 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/331.38 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 331.38 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 43,059.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,059.52/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.70

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