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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.87, 332.89 and 130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.87, 332.89 and 130.64 is: 196.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.87 : 332.89 = 130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.87/332.89 = 130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.87x = 332.89 × 130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.87x = 43,486.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,486.76/221.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.00

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