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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.17, 333.29 and 130.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.17, 333.29 and 130.93 is: 196.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.17 : 333.29 = 130.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.17/333.29 = 130.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.17x = 333.29 × 130.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.17x = 43,637.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,637.15/222.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.42

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