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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.26, 332.08 and 129.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.26, 332.08 and 129.83 is: 194.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.26 : 332.08 = 129.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.26/332.08 = 129.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.26x = 332.08 × 129.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.26x = 43,113.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,113.95/221.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.86

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