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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.15, 333.12 and 129.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.15, 333.12 and 129.81 is: 194.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.15 : 333.12 = 129.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.15/333.12 = 129.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.15x = 333.12 × 129.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.15x = 43,242.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,242.31/222.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.65

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