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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.09, 332.83 and 130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.09, 332.83 and 130.66 is: 195.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.09 : 332.83 = 130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.09/332.83 = 130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.09x = 332.83 × 130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.09x = 43,487.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,487.57/222.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.81

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