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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.33, 331.70 and 130.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.33, 331.70 and 130.09 is: 194.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.33 : 331.70 = 130.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.33/331.70 = 130.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.33x = 331.70 × 130.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.33x = 43,150.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,150.00/221.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.96

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