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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.08, 332.96 and 130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.08, 332.96 and 130.66 is: 195.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.08 : 332.96 = 130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.08/332.96 = 130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.08x = 332.96 × 130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.08x = 43,503.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,503.07/222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.89

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