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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.15, 333.27 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.15, 333.27 and 130.92 is: 196.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.15 : 333.27 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.15/333.27 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.15x = 333.27 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.15x = 43,631.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,631.71/222.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.41

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