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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.85, 332.75 and 130.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.85, 332.75 and 130.47 is: 195.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.85 : 332.75 = 130.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.85/332.75 = 130.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.85x = 332.75 × 130.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.85x = 43,413.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,413.24/221.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.69

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