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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.66, 332.13 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.66, 332.13 and 130.44 is: 195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.66 : 332.13 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.66/332.13 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.66x = 332.13 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.66x = 43,323.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,323.04/221.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.45

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