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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.46, 331.73 and 129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.46, 331.73 and 129.88 is: 194.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.46 : 331.73 = 129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.46/331.73 = 129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.46x = 331.73 × 129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.46x = 43,083.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,083.20/221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.55

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