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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.72, 332.73 and 130.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.72, 332.73 and 130.47 is: 195.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.72 : 332.73 = 130.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.72/332.73 = 130.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.72x = 332.73 × 130.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.72x = 43,411.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,411.28/221.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.80

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