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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.64, 332.12 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.64, 332.12 and 130.38 is: 195.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.64 : 332.12 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.64/332.12 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.64x = 332.12 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.64x = 43,301.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,301.81/221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.37

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