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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.84, 331.95 and 130.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.84, 331.95 and 130.58 is: 195.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.84 : 331.95 = 130.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.84/331.95 = 130.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.84x = 331.95 × 130.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.84x = 43,346.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,346.03/221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.39

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