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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.44, 331.74 and 130.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.44, 331.74 and 130.18 is: 195.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.44 : 331.74 = 130.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.44/331.74 = 130.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.44x = 331.74 × 130.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.44x = 43,185.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,185.91/221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.02

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