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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.40, 332 and 130.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.40, 332 and 130.12 is: 195.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.40 : 332 = 130.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.40/332 = 130.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.40x = 332 × 130.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.40x = 43,199.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,199.84/221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.12

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