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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.20, 331.69 and 129.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.20, 331.69 and 129.93 is: 194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.20 : 331.69 = 129.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.20/331.69 = 129.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.20x = 331.69 × 129.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.20x = 43,096.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,096.48/221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.83

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