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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.20, 333.40 and 130.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.20, 333.40 and 130.98 is: 196.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.20 : 333.40 = 130.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.20/333.40 = 130.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.20x = 333.40 × 130.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.20x = 43,668.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,668.73/222.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.53

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