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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.35, 332.07 and 130.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.35, 332.07 and 130.06 is: 195.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.35 : 332.07 = 130.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.35/332.07 = 130.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.35x = 332.07 × 130.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.35x = 43,189.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,189.02/221.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.12

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