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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.08, 333.75 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.08, 333.75 and 130.82 is: 196.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.08 : 333.75 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.08/333.75 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.08x = 333.75 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.08x = 43,661.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,661.18/222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.60

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