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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.62, 331.92 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.62, 331.92 and 130.40 is: 195.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.62 : 331.92 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.62/331.92 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.62x = 331.92 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.62x = 43,282.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,282.37/221.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.30

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