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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.38, 333.30 and 130.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.38, 333.30 and 130.90 is: 196.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.38 : 333.30 = 130.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.38/333.30 = 130.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.38x = 333.30 × 130.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.38x = 43,628.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,628.97/222.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.19

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