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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.67, 332.55 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.67, 332.55 and 130.32 is: 195.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.67 : 332.55 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.67/332.55 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.67x = 332.55 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.67x = 43,337.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,337.92/221.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.51

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