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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.49, 333.60 and 131.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.49, 333.60 and 131.21 is: 196.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.49 : 333.60 = 131.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.49/333.60 = 131.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.49x = 333.60 × 131.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.49x = 43,771.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,771.66/222.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.74

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