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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.41, 332.15 and 130.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.41, 332.15 and 130.69 is: 196.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.41 : 332.15 = 130.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.41/332.15 = 130.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.41x = 332.15 × 130.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.41x = 43,407.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,407.20/221.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.05

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