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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.12, 332.37 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.12, 332.37 and 130.86 is: 195.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.12 : 332.37 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.12/332.37 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.12x = 332.37 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.12x = 43,493.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,493.94/222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.81

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