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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.97, 333.09 and 130.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.97, 333.09 and 130.85 is: 196.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.97 : 333.09 = 130.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.97/333.09 = 130.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.97x = 333.09 × 130.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.97x = 43,584.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,584.83/221.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.35

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