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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.99, 332.90 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.99, 332.90 and 130.73 is: 196.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.99 : 332.90 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.99/332.90 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.99x = 332.90 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.99x = 43,519.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,519.36/221.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.04

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