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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.63, 332.58 and 130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.63, 332.58 and 130.51 is: 195.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.63 : 332.58 = 130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.63/332.58 = 130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.63x = 332.58 × 130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.63x = 43,403.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,403.35/221.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.84

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