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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.52, 332.25 and 130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.52, 332.25 and 130.08 is: 195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.52 : 332.25 = 130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.52/332.25 = 130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.52x = 332.25 × 130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.52x = 43,219.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,219.08/221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.10

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