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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.02, 332.57 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.02, 332.57 and 130.44 is: 195.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.02 : 332.57 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.02/332.57 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.02x = 332.57 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.02x = 43,378.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,378.77/222.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.38

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