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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.58, 332.51 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.58, 332.51 and 130.14 is: 195.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.58 : 332.51 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.58/332.51 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.58x = 332.51 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.58x = 43,272.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,272.85/221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.29

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