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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.31, 331.83 and 130.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.31, 331.83 and 130.02 is: 194.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.31 : 331.83 = 130.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.31/331.83 = 130.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.31x = 331.83 × 130.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.31x = 43,144.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,144.54/221.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.95

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