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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.95, 332.82 and 130.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.95, 332.82 and 130.67 is: 195.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.95 : 332.82 = 130.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.95/332.82 = 130.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.95x = 332.82 × 130.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.95x = 43,489.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,489.59/221.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.94

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